Episode Details

The Supreme Court declines a major gun case, energy costs rise, the national debt hits 100% of GDP, and Illinois schools face a federal probe. On this episode of The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop breaks down the top national and state-level stories impacting taxpayers across the country. We begin with news from the U.S. Supreme Court, which declined to hear a case involving an Indiana gun shop accused of fueling gun violence in Chicago through allegedly selling guns to straw purchasers. We also break down several pending Second Amendment-related cases the Court has yet to act on, including challenges to firearm and magazine bans in multiple states. Then, we turn to rising energy costs and policy debates in Pennsylvania. The Center Square’s Christen Smith joins the show to explain how uncertainty from carbon pricing initiatives may have cost the state billions in investment, how regional grid policies are affecting energy prices, and what ongoing tensions between state leaders and grid operators could mean for consumers. Finally, we take a closer look at Illinois where state lawmakers react to a federal investigation into dozens of school districts, sparking debate over transparency, parental involvement, and federal oversight. Also, a new proposal could require registration and licensing for e-bikes and electric scooters, signaling possible changes for commuters across the state. 

Plus America's Talking with headlines from across the country: 

National - U.S. debt tops 100% of GDP, 'deeply troubling' for economy, national security 

California - California High-Speed Rail Authority misses deadline for plan

North Carolina - Policy change could lift pension benefit improvements for 1M 

Illinois - Gun rights advocate questions Illinois ballistic imaging plan 

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