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Non-Citizen Students Across U.S. Get Financial Aid For College | Weekend Edition
Jun 20, 2026
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Gun Attorney: What the SCOTUS Marijuana-Gun Ruling Does — and Doesn't — Mean | The States
Jun 19, 2026
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Today's Supreme Court Decision Allows Drug Users to Keep Guns & MORE | The States
Jun 18, 2026
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States Call on Congress to Recognize These Forgotten Veterans | The States
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Supreme Court Lets New York Gun Lawsuit Move Forward | The States
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| 6/20/26 | ![]() Non-Citizen Students Across U.S. Get Financial Aid For College | Weekend Edition | On this edition of the Center Square Radio Hour, State financial aid continues to expand within higher education, allowing money to go to eligible noncitizen students. The U.S. Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision on Thursday, agreed that a regular drug user cannot be stripped of the right to possess a firearm. As many states rushed to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms, half of American voters say district lines should only be redrawn once a decade after the U.S. Census, a new national poll finds. A new analysis of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data reveals a persistent gap in mortgage denial rates between black and white applicants across all 50 of the largest U.S. metro areas. | — | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | ![]() Gun Attorney: What the SCOTUS Marijuana-Gun Ruling Does — and Doesn't — Mean | The States | The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that occasional marijuana users can own firearms — what does that actually mean for gun owners? Plus: voter pessimism hits a new high ahead of midterms, state unemployment numbers, SNAP fraud costs, and California's billionaire tax heads to the ballot. A unanimous Supreme Court ruled in favor of Ali Hamani, a man found with marijuana and a pistol, protecting his Second Amendment rights. Washington Gun Law's William Kirk joins the show to discuss what the ruling actually covers — and what it doesn't — for gun owners across the country. Also on today's show: - A new Center Square Voter Voices poll finds 60% of registered voters say the country is heading in the wrong direction, up from 53% in March - Gas prices now at $4.13/gallon, up from $2.94 before Operation Epic Fury began in February - States tackling energy policy: Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and others discuss energy sustainability and reliability - SNAP fraud is costing taxpayers billions — what states are doing to crack down - May unemployment rates across Georgia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New York, Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, and Nevada - California's Billionaire Tax Act qualifies for the November ballot - Philadelphia's "ICE Out" ordinance faces a federal lawsuit from the DOJ - The Trump administration transfers civil rights and special education programs out of the Department of Education | — | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | ![]() Today's Supreme Court Decision Allows Drug Users to Keep Guns & MORE | The States | Foiled terror plot, Supreme Court gun ruling, data center concerns, public employee payouts, and state tax news headline today's episode of The States. A West Virginia lawmaker speaks out after learning he was named as a target in a domestic terror plot tied to Sunday's UFC fight on the White House lawn. The Supreme Court rules on a case examining the intersection of gun rights and drug offenses. Communities across the country raise concerns about data center NDAs and resource use. Public employees in Allegheny County collect massive payouts for unused sick and vacation leave, raising questions about government benefit policies. Arizona moves to require advance notice before tax law interpretations hit residents' wallets. | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() States Call on Congress to Recognize These Forgotten Veterans | The States | Election results in Georgia, veterans struggle to access benefits, human smuggling busts, non-citizen students getting higher education benefits, and barriers to black Americans looking for mortgages. Key election results are in as the 2026 midterm season accelerates. Georgia Republicans selected businessman Rick Jackson as their gubernatorial nominee, while several high-profile Senate and statewide races were decided in Georgia, Alabama, and Oklahoma as both parties prepare for a battle over control of Congress. We also examine concerns about veterans' access to federal benefits. Disabled Veterans founder Benjamin Krause joins the program to discuss how veterans who served during the Central American conflicts may face barriers to benefits because those operations were never formally recognized as wartime service by Congress. Plus, a look at major human smuggling and labor trafficking cases uncovered across multiple states, ongoing debates over state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and new proposals affecting immigration detention oversight. Education reporter Esther Wickham breaks down the growing debate over taxpayer-funded college aid and in-state tuition benefits for certain non-citizen students, including the legal battle unfolding in Texas and the broader impact on higher education funding. And Ph.D. Economist Orphe Divounguy breaks down why black Americans in the 50 top metros struggle to get mortgages. | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() Supreme Court Lets New York Gun Lawsuit Move Forward | The States | Voters' opinions on redistricting, states debate election laws as Trump presses for the SAVE America Act, Georgia holds primary runoff as the legislature kicks off a special session, and California advances state budget in Senate. New polling shows Americans are divided over congressional redistricting as states consider redrawing political maps ahead of the 2026 midterms. We break down the latest Voters' Voice Poll findings, examine voter attitudes toward gerrymandering and independent redistricting commissions, and discuss what election experts say about the growing trend of mid-decade map changes. Election law battles continue across the country as lawmakers debate voter ID requirements, proof of citizenship measures, voter roll maintenance, and mail ballot rules. We look at the latest developments in Congress, California, Arizona, and a pending U.S. Supreme Court case that could affect how states handle ballots after Election Day. Georgia voters head to the polls in critical Republican runoff elections that could shape the state's political future. We discuss the closely watched governor and U.S. Senate races, the endorsements driving the campaigns, and what the results could mean heading into November. State budget negotiations are reaching a critical stage from coast to coast. California lawmakers advance a $355.9 billion spending plan, Pennsylvania leaders face pressure to avoid another costly budget impasse, Illinois approves its largest state budget ever, and Georgia prepares for a special session that could impact taxes, elections, and local governments. | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() Washington State's 'Hate' Hotline Gets Dueling Reports on Somali Daycare Fraud | The States | Illinois independent candidate for governor, Trump admin freezes LA homelessness funding, Washington state Somali daycare controversy sparks dueling bias incident hotline reports, and Trump not sure about renewing USMCA trade agreement. On today's episode of The States, - Greg Bishop breaks down the latest economic data showing wages failing to keep pace with rising costs and what it means for taxpayers across the country. - Independent Illinois gubernatorial candidate Colin Corbett discusses affordability, taxes, energy policy, and his effort to qualify for the November ballot. - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development freezes funding tied to Los Angeles homelessness programs amid allegations of financial mismanagement. - The Center Square investigative reporter TJ Martinell explains newly released records from Washington state's bias incident hotline connected to the ongoing Somali daycare fraud controversy. - President Donald Trump signals uncertainty about renewing the USMCA trade agreement as lawmakers and industry experts weigh potential impacts on energy, manufacturing, and consumers. | — | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | ![]() Illinois Gov. Suspends Incentives for Data Centers | Weekend Edition | On this edition of the Center Square Radio Hour, Data centers are facing scrutiny across the country and Illinois is the latest state to put a pause on incentives for companies to build in their state. Michigan lawmakers remain divided over the future of the state's Rx Kids program as House Republicans continue scrutinizing the initiative. A plan to tax digital advertising for the first time and use the estimated $500 million in new annual revenue to give property tax rebates to seniors won bipartisan, final approval from the Pennsylvania House Tuesday. And a variety of economic forces are contributing to the slow down in the jobs market and AI is only one of them. | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | ![]() Second Amendment Clash: Court Strips Gun Rights After Repeat DUIs | The Center Square Daily✨ | Second Amendmentgun rights+5 | Mike NobleMark Stricherz | Center SquareNoble Predictive Insights+4 | New YorkNevada+2 | Second Amendmentgun regulations+5 | — | 43m 50s | |
| 6/11/26 | ![]() How Much Does Your State Make on Beer Taxes? | The Center Square Daily✨ | beer taxeslabor contracts+4 | Austin Bannon | Americans for ProsperityChicago Public Schools+4 | — | beer taxeslabor contracts+5 | — | 37m 30s | |
| 6/10/26 | ![]() Data Centers vs. Taxpayers? The National Fight Over AI Infrastructure | The Center Square Daily✨ | AI infrastructuretax incentives+5 | Michael Whatley | GeorgiaPennsylvania+5 | — | data centerstaxpayers+5 | — | 45m 22s | |
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| 6/9/26 | ![]() Cash Assistance Program Scrutiny, DOJ Investigates 2nd Amendment Violation | The Center Square Daily✨ | election integritycash assistance programs+4 | Stephen Richer | Department of JusticeMichigan+3 | PhiladelphiaMaine+2 | election integritycash assistance+7 | — | 45m 05s | |
| 6/8/26 | ![]() IRS Data Reveals Which States Are Winning—and Losing—Taxpayers | The Center Square Daily✨ | IRS migration datataxpayer trends+3 | Abir MandalEsther Wickham | IRS | CaliforniaNew York+7 | IRStaxpayers+7 | — | 46m 55s | |
| 6/7/26 | ![]() Homelessness Spending Shift: New HUD Rules Could Change Everything | Weekend Edition✨ | homelessnessgovernment spending+4 | — | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | CaliforniaLouisiana | homelessness servicesHUD funding+3 | — | 48m 00s | |
| 6/5/26 | ![]() Major Gun Rights Cases Could Reshape Firearm Laws Nationwide | The Center Square Daily✨ | gun rightsfirearm laws+4 | Kirk Evans | U.S. Law ShieldFIFA | Nevada | gun controlSecond Amendment+4 | — | 37m 10s | |
| 6/4/26 | ![]() Trump Admin Prioritizes Treatment Programs in $4B Homelessness Funding | The Center Square Daily✨ | homelessness fundingIllinois budget+5 | Tony McCombie | The Center SquareTrump administration | IllinoisWhite House+1 | homelessnessfunding+5 | — | 36m 10s | |
| 6/3/26 | ![]() Gun Laws, FOID Cards, and State Restrictions: What's Changing | The Center Square Daily✨ | gun lawsFOID cards+5 | — | Department of Justice | CaliforniaLouisiana | gun lawsCalifornia election+6 | — | 27m 02s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() How the Government Spends Your Tax Dollars to Manipulate Votes | The Center Square Daily✨ | government spendingtax increases+4 | — | Illinois lawmakersCalifornia Fair Political Practices Commission+1 | IllinoisCalifornia+1 | Illinois budgetCalifornia elections+4 | — | 23m 49s | |
| 5/30/26 | ![]() Investigation Reveals Bernie Sanders’ Luxury Travel Spending, Republicans Clash Over DHS Funding | On this edition of the Center Square Radio Hour, Sen. Bernie Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist from Vermont, has spent nearly $608,000 on private jets, chauffeured cars, and upscale hotels since last year during his anti-oligarchy tour. Congress headed into recess this past week without passing a major $72 billion immigration and homeland security funding package, exposing divisions among Republicans over ICE, CBP, and Department of Justice funding priorities. Lawmakers in Louisiana voted Tuesday to approve legislation designed to shield Louisiana energy companies from future climate change litigation while leaving existing lawsuits intact, potentially signaling a victory for the state’s trial lawyers in high-stakes battle over coastal erosion lawsuits. While some are pointing out parallels between today's economy and the lead up to the Great Depression, there are some key differences. | — | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | ![]() 8 Dead After Massive Chemical Tank Implosion at Washington Mill | The Center Square Daily | A devastating industrial accident at a Washington paper mill has become the deadliest workplace disaster in recent state history after a chemical tank implosion left eight dead and several others missing. Investigators are still searching for answers as concerns grow over environmental impacts near the Columbia River. Meanwhile, Wisconsin’s Dane County is considering an 18-month moratorium on new hyperscale data centers as states across America grapple with the explosive growth of AI infrastructure. Local officials are weighing concerns over power demand, water usage, tax incentives, and whether the economic promises of massive data center projects outweigh the long-term costs to taxpayers and communities. Also in today’s episode: • Ohio pauses new data center tax breaks amid mounting scrutiny • Virginia county rejects a proposed mega data center campus • New York expands restrictions on 3D-printed “ghost guns” • Louisiana reaches a major coastal erosion settlement with ExxonMobil • California advances legislation to expand housing near transit hubs • North Carolina restricts state employees from using insider information on prediction markets The Center Square Daily brings you state-driven stories with national consequences — covering the policies, spending battles, infrastructure fights, and political debates impacting taxpayers across America. | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | ![]() Sanders' Anti-Oligarchy Tour Spent Big on Luxury Travel | The Center Square Daily | 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. | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | ![]() Louisiana Tried to Stop Climate Lawsuits — One Key Exception Remains | The Center Square Daily | Legislation limits climate lawsuits, Congress fails to pass immigration enforcement spending, Texas primary upset, and Virginia gun bill creates controversy. Louisiana lawmakers advance a new climate lawsuit restriction bill while leaving existing coastal erosion cases intact, setting up a major legal and political fight over the future of energy litigation in the state. Supporters say the proposal protects Louisiana’s energy industry from broad climate claims, while environmental groups warn it could limit challenges to future carbon capture and pipeline projects. Meanwhile, Republicans in Congress are scrambling to finalize a $72 billion immigration and homeland security funding package after internal GOP disputes stalled negotiations ahead of President Donald Trump’s June 1 deadline. Disagreements over DOJ funding, ICE policy restrictions, and White House priorities have left lawmakers divided heading into the Memorial Day recess. Also in today’s episode: • Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeats Sen. John Cornyn in GOP runoff • Virginia Prosecutors pushback on new assault weapons restrictions • Debate continues over ICE enforcement and judicial warrant requirements • California and Washington drawn into new homelessness controversy • Louisiana energy companies face billions in potential coastal litigation exposure • Congress returns next week facing major immigration funding decisions For more taxpayer-focused reporting on national politics, energy policy, immigration enforcement, and taxpayer issues, visit The Center Square and subscribe for daily updates. | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | ![]() Iran Ceasefire Tested After U.S., Iran Exchange of Fire | The Center Square Daily | Iran ceasefire remains in effect even as U.S. and Iran exchange fire, Louisiana debates carbon capture programs, some say AI is creating the next economic bubble, and Democratic business owners in Washington state are speaking out on the income tax debate. The Center Square's D.C. Bureau Chief Sarah Roderick-Fitch joins to discuss the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran which purportedly remains in effect despite strikes against the Islamic Republic and the country’s supreme leader renewing threats against the U.S. The Trump administration described the strikes as defensive, targeting Iranian boats that were reportedly laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran responding by launching missiles towards U.S. aircraft, leading to American forces attacking the launchers. The exchange of fire between the two countries comes amid renewed talks, with President Donald Trump seemingly optimistic that the U.S. and Iran are getting close to reaching a deal. Also in today’s episode: - Carbon capture programs stir up controversy in Louisiana - Similarities between current economic trends and those leading up to the Great Depression - Factors that contribute to and detract from the possibility of an AI bubble - Democratic business owners in Washington state are speaking out against their own party's policies after new 'Millionaires tax' For more taxpayer-focused reporting on national politics, energy policy, straight economic analysis, and taxpayer issues, visit The Center Square and subscribe for daily updates. | — | ||||||
| 5/24/26 | ![]() California's $1.1 B Capitol Annex, Democrats' Wealth Tax proposals | On this edition of the Center Square Radio Hour, The California Capitol Annex Project is costing taxpayers at least $1.1 billion, but there’s only so much lawmakers are allowing the public to know about it. Democratic senators are advancing a series of proposals to tax America's wealthiest households, with supporters projecting trillions in new federal revenue but critics aren't so sure. As student walkouts and protests tied to immigration enforcement increase nationwide, education experts are raising concerns about declining civics proficiency among K-12 students and the growing role of political activism in schools. A handful of Republicans at the Wisconsin Capitol are asking for a second chance to vote on the proposed tax deal that died last week. And some are asking if Seattle's economic growth is stalling as their housing market appears to be cooling. | — | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | ![]() $90M Minnesota childcare & Medicaid fraud | The Center Square Daily | Federal prosecutors say a massive Medicaid and childcare fraud scheme in Minnesota stole more than $90 million from taxpayers, marking what officials describe as the largest autism fraud case ever charged by the Department of Justice. Investigators allege defendants billed for services never provided, paid kickbacks to parents, and used taxpayer-funded programs to finance luxury purchases including cars, jewelry, and real estate. Meanwhile, the United States Environmental Protection Agency is rolling back refrigerant regulations in a move the Trump administration says could lower grocery costs, protect jobs, and reduce compliance burdens for supermarkets and small businesses. Critics argue the rollback weakens climate protections and could create long-term economic and environmental consequences after companies already invested heavily to comply with earlier federal standards. | — | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | ![]() California’s $1.1B Capitol Project: 2,000 NDAs and Growing Questions | The Center Square Daily | Illinois lawmakers are raising questions about highly paid diversity commissioners and outside consulting work after new disclosures tied to the state’s $6 million Commission on Equity and Inclusion. Critics say the agency’s reported contracting progress may be misleading while the number of certified minority- and women-owned businesses eligible for state contracts has sharply declined amid ongoing system failures. Meanwhile, California’s controversial $1.1 billion Capitol renovation project is drawing renewed scrutiny over more than 2,000 non-disclosure agreements tied to lawmakers, contractors, and state officials. Republican Assemblyman Josh Hoover is pushing legislation to ban secrecy agreements on public projects, arguing taxpayers deserve transparency on rising costs, delays, and unusual contracting decisions tied to the decade-long construction effort. | — | ||||||
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