Episode Details

The Center Square's investigative reporting reveals Sen. Bernie Sanders spent more than $600,000 in campaign funds on private jets, luxury hotels, and chauffeured transportation during his anti-oligarchy tour — raising questions about elite spending while campaigning against wealthy political influence. 

Meanwhile, Illinois and Wisconsin are redefining what “student success” means as debates grow over academic standards, chronic absenteeism, and declining test scores. Critics argue schools are lowering accountability measures while supporters say education systems need to focus more on career readiness, communication skills, and adapting to a changing workforce. 

Also in today’s episode: 

• Illinois changes school attendance accountability standards 

• Wisconsin launches “Portrait of a Graduate” education initiative 

• National concerns grow over student proficiency and post-pandemic learning loss 

• Investigation details Bernie Sanders’ luxury campaign travel spending 

• Michigan Republicans push plan to cut housing and utility costs 

• Nevada congressional race focuses on AI data centers and public land sales 

• Pennsylvania lawmakers debate data center tax breaks and energy concerns 

For more taxpayer-focused reporting on education, investigative reporting, and statehouse news, visit The Center Square and subscribe for daily updates. 

Michigan: https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_86f1b3fb-081b-4743-a376-21af5cc618ae.html 

Nevada: https://www.thecentersquare.com/nevada/article_2088b417-622a-407e-98fe-df4ff709c223.html 

Pennsylvania: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_8cf0dac3-8d52-40ee-9cba-75f17f7529a7.html

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