The States Powered by The Center Square is a show that highlights the work of The Center Square reporters from statehouses across the country to Washington D.C. all with an eye towards the impacts of today's news on the taxpayer.

The Center Square Radio Hour
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The States Powered by The Center Square is a show that highlights the work of The Center Square reporters from statehouses across the country to Washington D.C. all with an eye towards the impacts of today's news on the taxpayer.
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Recent Episodes

July 4, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Late Mail-in Ballots To Be Counted | Weekend Edition
On this edition of the Center Square Radio Hour, The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision on Monday, ruled that states can accept and count mail-in ballots received after the federal Election Day. American voters overwhelmingly support their country’s founding ideals – yet the majority also believe that the U.S. is failing to live up to them, according to new polling. About half of Americans are confident about the future of democracy in the U.S., with political affiliation and support for Trump or Harris being the most significant demographic divides. And with inflation remaining a concern, how is it impacting the cost of your independence day barbeque?

July 2, 2026
86% of Voters Support the Founding Principles, 2/3rds Say We're not Living Up to Them | The State
We mark America's 250th birthday with a look at the Declaration of Independence's origins, the economics of the 4th of July, state independence rankings, and a new poll on how Americans view the country's founding principles today. Hillsdale College professor Richard Samuelson breaks down what really drove the Declaration of Independence — it wasn't just about tea taxes, but the fight for self-government. Samuelson also connects liberty to responsibility and makes the case for federalism, noting that freedom comes with the risk of failure. A new Center Square/Noble Predictive Insights poll finds 86% of voters across party and demographic lines support America's founding principles — but nearly two-thirds say the country isn't living up to them, with broad agreement across party lines. Also in this episode: Ph.D. Economist Orphe Divounguy breaks down the cost of Independence Day and how your barbeque is being impacted by inflation. WalletHub ranks the most and least independent states for 2026: Idaho, Utah, and Hawaii come out on top for financial and social self-reliance, while Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi land at the bottom. The Supreme Court agrees to hear challenges to Illinois' and Connecticut's assault weapons bans, setting up a major Second Amendment fight, while the DOJ sues California and Virginia over new gun restrictions targeting Glocks and semi-automatic rifles. Pennsylvania blows through its budget deadline for the fifth year running, passing a university funding bill amid a $6 billion gap still unresolved. Georgia's new law puts school speed camera programs to a local vote, requiring referendums and adding limits on when and how tickets can be issued. The Trump administration's America250 civics push aims to boost historical literacy as new data shows just 23% of eighth graders are proficient in civics.

July 1, 2026
Gun Owners Are Watching Illinois Gun Case Heading to the Supreme Court | The States
Pennsylvania's teacher pension fund falling short, SCOTUS agrees to hear Illinois gun case, polling shows divide in voters' confidence in the future of democracy, and states' firework taxes. The Center Square's Mark Stricherz reports Pennsylvania's teacher pension fund is $41 billion short and only two-thirds funded, and the Pennsylvania Public School Retirement System blames private equity returns. Pennsylvania and six other states are pulling back their pension investments in private equity. The Center Square's Voters' Voice Poll finds just 47% of Americans are confident in the future of U.S. democracy. Morgan Sweeney joins to discuss the polling, with confidence split sharply along political lines, with Trump voters far more optimistic than Harris voters. Also in this episode: - The Supreme Court agreed to hear two cases on whether the Second Amendment protects semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15. - A ruling isn't expected for about a year, and existing state gun bans remain in effect until then. - Fireworks laws and taxes vary widely by state, with some charging excise taxes as high as 12%. - The CPSC reported 13,000 fireworks injuries and 15 deaths nationwide last year. - NASA awarded $590 million in new moon lander contracts but still won't say what its full Moon-to-Mars program will cost. - The White House has proposed a 23% cut to NASA's budget while the House pushes to keep funding flat. - Colorado's Democratic primary for governor has been decided, but the Republican race remains too close to call. - Republican incumbents also won primaries in three of Colorado's congressional districts. - Pennsylvania missed its budget deadline for the fifth year in a row, raising fears of another lengthy impasse. The States delivers taxpayer-focused reporting from around America, powered by The Center Square. Video excerpt from Pro Football Talk / NBC Sports used for purposes of news reporting, commentary, and discussion.
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