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Several Republican attorneys general have sued over the Biden administration’s Title IX rule change, arguing it is illegal. More states are expected to follow. Tennessee school staff are now eligible to concealed carry firearms at school if they have met the criteria and gained proper approval. Officials at Columbia finally gave the green light for the New York Police Department to enter a recently seized building, resulting in dozens of arrests. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a series of bills mainly focused on the state's agriculture sector, including a measure that bans "foreign adversaries" from owning property near a military base. Other states have passed or proposed similar legislation. A federal judge is allowing a class action lawsuit against the Chicago Public Schools Board of Education over its use of the “Quiet Time” transcendental meditation program, which allegedly required student participation and incorporated Hindu rituals. Full story: Multiple states sue over Biden Title IX ruleConcealed carry now allowed for approved Tennessee school staffNYPD storms protest-occupied Columbia building, several arrested Kemp signs bill to ban 'foreign adversaries' from owning agricultural landJudge allows class action lawsuit against Chicago schools over Hindu rituals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Jewish Yale student was reportedly stabbed in the eye with a Palestinian flag during a pro-Hamas protest on campus over the weekend, the latest incident highlighting the ongoing tensions on college campuses since the Hamas terror group attacked Israel Oct. 7 and ignited an ongoing war. California seized over one million fentanyl pills just last week, more than was seized in all of February, highlighting how much smuggling of drugs and illegal immigrants has shifted to California since Texas strengthened its border. U.S. Supreme Court Justices on Thursday grappled with multiple questions about what a president can and can't do as they heard oral arguments in a case that could have wide-reaching political ramifications not only for the 2024 election, but well beyond. The Chicago Bears on Wednesday unveiled details about a proposed new stadium complex on the lakefront in which the NFL team will seek taxpayer funding, something that is not sitting well with Illinois' governor and legislative leaders. The Biden administration’s Department of Education has finalized its long-anticipated Title IX rule that expands the definition of sex discrimination to include gender identity and pregnancy. And builders' sentiment remains strong but housing starts decrease. Full stories: University antisemitism reaches fever pitch with calls for violence against JewsCalifornia border fentanyl seizures double as Texas strengthens border Supreme Court questions how immunity would shape presidency in Trump caseChicago Bears look for public financing in building a new stadiumBiden admin finalizes Title IX rule changes to redefine sex discrimination Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The federal government loses up to $521 billion a year to fraud, according to a first-of-its-kind estimate from a Congressional watchdog. The Arizona State Legislature did not repeal an abortion law created in 1864 banning nearly all abortions on Wednesday for the second week in a row. However, the Senate did begin the process on a new bill Wednesday. As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, the U.S. House revisits the subject of funding for Israel. The SAFE-T Act is again making headlines in Illinois with the pretrial release of an individual accused of being under the influence and crashing his vehicle into a sheriff’s deputy's vehicle, killing her. The U.S. Department of Education has directed millions of federal funds toward equity assistance centers that provide teachers and administrators with resources positing views on controversial topics like comprehensive sex education and versions of critical race theory. Read more: If fraud was an agency, it would be federal government's sixth largestFraud costs federal government up to $521 billion a year Arizona legislature continues to navigate abortion next steps, Senate bill now in play Biden's easing of Iran sanctions in focus after missile strike on Israel Johnson risks his job over Israel, Ukraine votes Lawmakers want changes to SAFE-T Act to avoid criminals ‘slipping through the cracks’ Federally-funded school trainers: Parental rights takes back seat on sex ed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A coalition of states has filed a legal challenge to President Joe Biden’s latest executive effort to forgive a portion of Americans' student loan debt. Norfolk Southern reached a $600 million settlement in a class action lawsuit filed after a toxic train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. Consumer prices continued to rise at an elevated rate in March, according to newly released federal inflation data. According to an audit, California is not sufficiently tracking homelessness program costs and outcomes. The Seattle Public School District says activities requiring students to provide information protected by federal and state law do not violate the statutes as long as teachers do not store the information without parental consent. And the Fed may not make the 3 to 4 rate cuts the market was expecting this year. Read more: States file suit to block Biden's student debt forgiveness plan Norfolk Southern announces $600M East Palestine settlement Inflation speeds up in new federal dataSmall business optimism drops: NFIB surveyCalifornia spends big, but can't tell if programs work as homelessness skyrocketsHow Seattle Public School's use of 'social identity wheels' could violate federal law Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The federal government reported hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars in improper payments last fiscal year and trillions over the last two decades. Kansas City’s professional football and baseball teams promised to stay in Jackson County if a 40-year sales tax to pay for stadiums was approved on Tuesday, but voters rejected the plan. The number of Chinese nationals illegally entering the U.S. – primarily single, military age men – has skyrocketed under the Biden administration. Both of Wisconsin's proposed constitutional amendments to keep outside money and poll workers out of election operations passed. Republicans may be gaining ground on national education issues during a presidential election year, responses from voters in a new nationwide poll reveal. Read more: Feds report about $2.7 trillion in improper payments in two decades Voters defeat 40-year sales tax for Kansas City sports stadiums Chinese nationals illegally entering U.S .in record numbers since 2021 'Zuckerbucks' ban passes, MPS tax hike likely approved Are Republicans gaining ground on education? Poll indicates voters want balance Poll: Voters don't think schools should hide gender, name changes from parents Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Americans want states to have a role in stopping the flood of illegal immigration, which comes as the federal government and Texas grapple over who has the right to secure the southern border amidst the ongoing crisis there. The closure of the Port of Baltimore caused by the ship collision that collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge will likely have a greater impact on the local economy, but the ultimate strain may be on increased and longer ground transport, according to supply chain experts. A shakeup at the Illinois Prisoner Review Board has Republicans calling for reforms. Several years after King County, Washington purchased a former Red Lion Hotel in Federal Way, with plans for wrap-around services for the homeless, the building remains empty, potentially costing taxpayers millions of dollars. And despite low test scores among Michigan students, most teachers received "highly effective" or "effective" ratings. Read more: Americans say states should have a say in border security efforts Bridge: Experts expect regional economic impact in, near Baltimore Republicans want change after Pritzker board paroles now alleged murderer With millions devoted to the project, Federal Way homeless hotel remains vacant Evaluation data shows virtually zero educators in Michigan are ineffective Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former President Donald Trump is narrowly beating President Joe Biden in a head-to-head faceoff going into November, a new national poll shows but third party candidates could increase that margin for Trump. Passing the the bar exam will no longer be a requirement for becoming a lawyer in Washington state, the state Supreme Court ruled in a pair of orders. The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a case evaluating how the federal government censored Americans’ speech online, especially about COVID-19 and other controversial topics. Chicago residents were asked during Tuesday's primary election whether the city should change the way it assesses real estate transfer taxes on the sale of higher-valued property for the stated purpose of addressing homelessness, but voters appear to have rejected the tax increase referendum. A North Carolina school district reported a higher crime rate than the previous year after implementing an updated disciplinary policy for which it paid a nonprofit over $800,000 to help it create. Read more: Poll: Third party candidates boost Trump’s lead over BidenWA Supreme Court: Passing the bar no longer required to be a lawyerSupreme Court justices consider whether feds can regulate speech on social mediaChicago tax increase appears to fail after Black business owners call it a 'migrant tax'Does this district's $800,000 equitable discipline policy help students? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FBI Director Christopher Wray on Monday confirmed that a smuggling organization working with the terrorist organization ISIS is funneling criminals through the U.S. border. Legislation dubbed by some as the "natural gas ban bill" and a "hot mess" by Lt. Gov. Denny Heck last week, passed the Washington State Legislature early Wednesday morning. President Joe Biden's budget proposal seeks to set aside billions of dollars to push progressive gender, sexuality and race ideology at home and around the globe. Pittsburgh will start rerouting certain early morning 911 calls in an attempt to save manpower. The Indiana General Assembly has voted to adopt legislation intended to counteract absenteeism at school by holding parents in the state responsible for their children’s attendance. And the latest reports on unemployment and disinflation look good for the job market. Read more: FBI director: Smuggling organizations connected to ISIS coming through US borderEnvironmental radicalism': WA Republicans decry passage of natural gas ban billBiden budget seeks to spend hundreds of millions to train school teachers in DEI Pittsburgh's 911 policy follows police recruitment struggle Indiana truancy bill that would hold parents accountable advances Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Biden gave the State of the Union address this week. As pay-to-play accusations fly around California's fast food minimum wage exceptions, the state legislature considers new exceptions. After Super Tuesday Nikki Haley dropped out of the Republican primary race. The Chicago Teachers Union is gearing up for collective bargaining talks with the city. A study looking at equitable grading reforms raised questions about which reforms actually help students. And as the yearly income to comfortably afford a home rises, new homeowners are finding ways to make homeownership possible. Read more: Biden blasts GOP on border, is called out over Laken Riley murder by illegal immigrantCalifornia lawmakers push minimum wage exemptions as pay-to-play accusations fly Haley drops out of presidential race, does not endorse Trump CTU president: New teacher contract will cost taxpayers $50 billion Equitable grading reforms harm the students they try to help Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on The Center Square Radio Hour, we look at where the election stands heading into Super Tuesday. We get an update on Tennessee's case against the NCAA and their Name, Image, and Likeness rules. We head down to the Texas border where President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump both held press conferences on Thursday. We head west to California where we hear some staggering numbers on the quantity of fentanyl seized by the California National Guard in the last year. We take a look at a new survey of teachers and students about how the debates over race and gender impact their classrooms. And we dig into the Congressional Budget Office's 10-year economic outlook. Read more: Tennessee judge awards preliminary injunction against NCAA NIL rulesTexas to make history Thursday with two presidents at its border on same dayCalifornia seized enough fentanyl last year to kill entire world 'nearly twice over'Survey: Students and teachers weigh in on gender, race in school Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's episode of The Center Square Radio Hour, the rise of pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. university campuses often feature protesters calling for violence against Jews, leaving Jewish students feeling unsafe and frustrated by the lack of response from school administrators and federal officials. Denver’s public school system has been taking in as many as 250 new students a week since the new year, which it attributes to the increase in the number of migrants arriving in the city. James Biden, the president’s brother, testified before lawmakers Wednesday in the ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. As fentanyl-connected overdoses kill thousands of Pennsylvanians every year, the opioid shows up in traffic-crash data, too. Students at James Madison High School in south Houston, Texas, staged a walkout last week to protest a new zero-tolerance policy banning student cell phone use on that campus. And a number of factors contribute to the struggle of black families to buy their own homes. Read more: Jewish college students in the U.S. face antisemitism, little help from officials Denver schools facing 'unprecedented challenge' with influx of migrant studentsJoe Biden's brother defends president as impeachment inquiry continues A third of fatal drug crashes in Philadelphia linked to fentanyl Why students are protesting the cell phone policy at this Houston high school Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In its second vote attempt in exactly a week, the U.S. House on Tuesday night impeached Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who becomes the first sitting cabinet member to be impeached in U.S. history. The executive director of the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council says the overall revenue picture for the state is “pretty good," but the elephants in the room as Dave Reich began his revenue forecast presentation Wednesday morning were the state Department of Revenue's Tuesday announcement that it had made a series of errors in tallying the state's new capital gains tax and the recent departure of a billionaire to live in another state. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testified Thursday that she did nothing improper with a man she hired to prosecute former President Donald Trump. The fiscal cliff that public transit has been warning about has arrived, and now state and local governments are starting to find ways to replace that revenue. Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of a school shooter who killed his classmates in November 2021 at Oxford High School in Oxford, Michigan, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter by a jury. And the latest inflation numbers were released this week. Read more: Mayorkas is first sitting cabinet member to be impeached in U.S. history Jeff Bezos' move to Miami looms large at WA revenue forecast presentation Combative Willis takes stand in disqualification hearing Transit searches for ways to replace billions in federal emergency money Conviction of Oxford shooter's mother is a legal first for accountability Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Joe Biden won't be charged with a crime for his handling and sharing of classified documents, but the special counsel report accompanying the decision raises questions about his memory. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans to sell 50 million shares of Amazon stock, which would have cost him hundreds of millions of dollars had he not moved out of Washington state. The U.S. House of Representatives voted Tuesday against impeaching U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with four Republicans joining all Democrats in voting against impeachment. Tennessee did not get a temporary restraining order against the NCAA and its rules related to name, image and likeness earnings for athletes, but U.S. District Judge Clifton Corker wrote the lawsuit from Tennessee and Virginia is likely to succeed in its claim the NCAA rules are a violation of the Sherman antitrust act. Students of all ages at Seattle Public Schools faced extra-curricular lessons on oppression and privilege, racism and transgenderism in the classroom this week as the district participates in the Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action. Read more: Classified documents report calls Biden's mental capacity into question Jeff Bezos to save $600M selling stock in Florida, not Washington U.S. House votes against impeaching Mayorkas Judge: States likely to prevail in NIL antitrust case against NCAA Seattle students can expect lessons on privilege, gender and activism Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security voted along party lines early Wednesday to advance two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Citing crime and robberies of workers, Kaiser Permanente directed its employees at its downtown Oakland headquarters to stay in their buildings for lunch. The world is awaiting President Joe Biden’s response to a drone attack in Jordan last weekend that left three U.S. service members dead and more than 30 injured. With the one-year anniversary of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, President Joe Biden says he will soon visit the area to meet with locals and assess the recovery efforts. Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Tuesday that he had appointed the creator of a social media account known for its outspoken criticism of sexualized materials in school libraries to an advisory board that will govern them. And even as rent growth moderates, many continue to feel the strain. Read more: After hours of debate, House Committee advances Mayorkas impeachment articlesWorld awaits Biden’s response to death of U.S. service members in drone strike Crime drives Oakland’s top employer to tell workers to stay in offices for lunchBiden vague about East Palestine visit one year after train derailmentOklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters appoints 'Libs of TikTok' creator to library committee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former President Trump won the Republican primary in New Hampshire, and President Biden won the Democratic primary on a write-in campaign since a conflict about when the primary should be held led to Biden not appearing on the ballot. Nearly 4,500 car dealers from across the country have signed onto a letter urging President Biden to slow down on his proposed electric vehicle mandate. There have been several developments in the dispute between Texas and the Biden administration over the southern border. Compton Community College in California started a pre-faculty training program originally marketed specifically to students of color. The National Council on Teacher Quality released a report indicating that 19 states lack critical policies to promote literacy. And jobless claims have reached their lowest point since September of 2022. Read more: Trump wins New Hampshire, Haley vows to continue More car dealerships join call to 'tap the brakes' on EVs Texas governor: Feds have broken compact with the states over border crisisRepublican governors rally to support Texas, Gov. Abbott in border fight with Biden administrationRetired FBI execs to Congress: Invasion at border 'perilous' for America California community college launches program only for 'students of color''Report: Here's why 40% of fourth graders can't read at a basic level Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former President Donald Trump dominated the Iowa Caucuses Monday evening, leaving little room for his opponents to forge a path forward and make the pitch they are viable candidates. A new national poll finds that most likely U.S. voters don't think former President Donald Trump should be removed from primary ballots – unless he's convicted of insurrection-related charges stemming from the 2021 protests at the U.S. Capitol. The migrant crisis in Illinois is prompting some policymakers around the state to take action. Two Ohio lawmakers want to pay students to go to school and to graduate, calling chronic absenteeism an education emergency. As gun violence remains a significant threat across the country, states, districts and schools debate ways to increase safety but policies allowing teachers to carry weapons in school remains controversial. And the latest consumer price index is out. Read more: ‘Only getting started’: Trump full steam ahead, DeSantis faltering as primary moves forward Poll: Voters split on attempts to remove Trump from ballot Migrant influx to Illinois being felt in downstate communities New bill would pay Ohio students to go to school 'Surprising': Teachers weigh in on carrying weapons at school Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives held a hearing this week on the impacts of "woke" programs on military recruitment and moral. The New Mexico Supreme Court held a hearing on the case against Governor Lujan Grisham's executive order banning guns in certain public places. The Center Square's Voter's Voice poll shows Nikki Haley pulling ahead of Ron DeSantis with the Iowa caucuses right around the corner. In California, the state expanded it's state subsidized health coverage, Medi-cal, to most illegal immigrants, coverage that includes gender reassignment procedures and drugs. In contrast other, states are looking to limit access to gender reassignment procedures. Some states are moving away from letter grades for ranking the overall performance of schools. Data from United Van Lines shows where people are moving. Read more on these stories: - New Mexico Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in gun control case - Federal court strikes down California's broad restrictions on concealed carry - Haley surpasses DeSantis for 2nd in new GOP primary poll - California illegal immigrants eligible for taxpayer-funded gender reassignment - DeWine bans transgender surgeries on minors in Ohio - What's behind the fight over A-F school grading? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Iowa Caucus is coming up in less than two weeks. The Denver Mayer Mike Johnston says the city will spend $180 million on migrant services in 2024. Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan asked to delay his trial. As the year ended, the U.S. national debt surpassed $34 trillion. A controversial new Title IX rule about transgender athletes is now expected in March. Read more on these stories: - Denver to spend $180M on migrants in 2024, mayor calls it 'unsustainable'- Prosecutors see no reason to delay Madigan trial- Judge moves Madigan trial date to October- Calls for fiscal commission continue as U.S. debt tops $34 trillion- Critics: Proposed Title IX changes would threaten viability of women's sports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Michigan Supreme Court has refused to hear a case that would have attempted to ban Donald Trump from being on the state's 2024 presidential primary ballot. Former President Donald Trump is leading President Joe Biden in a head-to-head matchup poll in several swing states, including Arizona. TikTok has clarified that videos promoting academic dishonesty violate its community guidelines and will be removed. Meta, which owns Instagram, did not respond to Chalkboard’s request for comment on its policies despite the proliferation of accounts offering to complete student’s work for a fee. And, there are several positives and negatives for the U.S. economy heading into 2024. Read more: - Michigan Supreme Court allows Trump to be on state's 2024 ballot- Poll: Trump leads Biden in Arizona, other swing states- Where do social media platforms land on cheating black market? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Colorado Supreme court ruled that Former President Trump cannot appear on the 2024 ballot because he engaged in insurrection. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs ordered National Guard troops to the southern border. Let's Go Washington is accusing three other organizations in Washington State of running an intimidation campaign against their signature drive. EV charging stations are at risk for hacking. A Jewish family refused a settlement with a Connecticut public school that would have required them to remain silent about the antisemitism their son experienced from other students. And as housing costs remain high, voters may bring their discontent to the polls. Follow these stories: Colorado Supreme Court bans Trump from 2024 ballot Hobbs orders Arizona National Guard troops to border Three Washington groups allegedly ran 'coordinated intimidation campaign' against signature drive Electric vehicles present new security risks 'Disgusting': ADL chief condemns school's deal to buy silence on antisemitism Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A federal watchdog report shows abortion advocacy groups received nearly $2M between 2019 and 2021. Cities in California are taking different approaches to the homelessness crisis. The U.S. House of Representatives voted to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Senators from Illinois are proposing allowing non-citizens to serve in the U.S. military. U.S. student math scores from the Programme of International Student Assessment are the lowest they have ever been. The Federal reserve will likely continue to work towards 2% inflation in 2024. Keep up with these stories: - 'Appalling': Abortion advocacy groups received nearly $2B in taxpayer money - Los Angeles withdraws controversial 'homeless in hotels' ballot measure - San Francisco to consider hiring non-profit for $36.9 million to head homeless outreach - House votes to back impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden - Legislators seek to utilize non-citizens for military and police despite pushback - International test underscores US academic declines Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Updates in the House Oversight Committee's investigation into the Biden family's business dealings, as well as an indictment against Hunter Biden in California alleging tax evasion. In Washington state, a former state employed economist alleges he was encouraged to hide his findings about the impact of the carbon auction on gas prices. In Wisconsin, teacher unions are challenging Act 10 in the state Supreme Court. In Illinois, several cases against the state's ban on certain guns are working their way through the courts. In education news, the Department of Education continues to work overtime to finalize new Title IX rules regarding transgender athletes. And in economics, consumers continue to spend but they are spending out of their savings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There were a few developments in the House inquiry into the Biden family's business dealings this week. In Washington state, a Ballotpedia analysis showed how both campaign financing before elections and court decisions after in the non-partisan state supreme court lean heavily progressive. A new Biden administration rule that ties funding for free and reduced lunches to progressive transgender bathroom policies has gone into effect. In Pennsylvania, one state lawmaker is looking to divest state funds from China. The Center Square's Voters Voice poll found the majority of voters support parental notification when students request a change to their gender at school. Housing sales in October declined significantly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's abbreviated Thanksgiving addition of The Center Square Radio Hour, the House impeachment inquiry into President Biden and his family's overseas business dealings continues with more subpoenas and questions about classified documents the President had in his possession from his days as Vice President. A new report from Gallup and Learning Heros shows that 80% of parents report their students receiving B's or better despite a majority of students failing to meet grade expectations in standardized testing. And Dr. Orphe Divounguy discusses the economics of this year's holiday shopping season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The U.S. House of Representatives held a hearing on Wednesday about a number of potential threats to national security. A defense attorney in the Com-Ed trials in Illinois said the prosecution is seeking life sentences for the four defendants convicted of corruption charges related to former Speaker Madigan. Pennsylvania State Troopers have seen significant gains in applications since the state removed its college credit requirement. California Governor Gavin Newsom claimed in a press report that high gas prices in California have led to huge profits for oil companies. The Center Square's Voter's Voice poll found that the majority of likely voters believe focusing on the basics is the best way to improve public schools. Many Americans have been moving and their top destinations are cities in Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas for President Biden's family. Two schools in northern California are adopting a costly anti-racism leadership program. The Center Square's latest Voters' Voice poll shows Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley outperforming Former President Trump in head to head match ups with President Biden. Automakers are hitting the breaks on some EV production projects. A Michigan school district made changes to their sex education policy which has some worried about parental rights concerns. And PhD Economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy weighs in on the housing market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Officials testified before Congress confirming the real risk of terrorist elements crossing the U.S. border illegally. Pennsylvania ranks in the bottom 10 for spending on veterans. The UAW reached a deal with the last of the big three automakers, General Motors. The real cost per gallon equivalent to fuel an EV is much higher than common estimates according to a new study by Texas Public Policy Foundation. Leaders of the Oakland Education Association came out in support of Hamas. New home sales were up in September even with high mortgage rates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Republicans in the House of Representatives chose Mike Johnson as the new Speaker. The Pittsburgh school board voted on whether to higher a consultant to provide workshops anti racist math education. The 2023 fiscal year deficit was $1.7 trillion. Arrest rates have declined across the country over the past ten years. The House subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing on controversial books in school libraries. And builder sentiment fell to its lowest level in 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The search for a new Speaker of the House continued this week. Crime in California went up last year while arrests went down. Many major cities made changes to police departments after 2020, and some are reversing course. The war in Israel has renewed concerns about terrorism in the U.S., and the Biden Administration's handling of the border. ACT scores fell follow a six year trend in declining scores. The dysfunction in Congress has economic impacts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

House continues the search for a new Speaker after Majority Leader Steve Scalise drops out due to significant opposition. Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Chicago is confident they can hold the DNC next August if Illinois gets more aid from the federal government in handling the migrant crisis. The Biden adminstration is investing $325 million in Long Duration Storage Projects to mitigate renewable energy sources' lack of capacity. More known or suspected terrorists were apprehended at the southern and northern borders in fiscal year 2023 than any year to date. A high school in Michigan mistakenly allowed half of the class of 2023 to graduate despite not meeting state or district requirements. The conflict between Israel and Hamas will have economic impacts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.