Bishop On Air

Bishop shares a conversation with state Sen. Andrew Chesney reacting to news of a state agency hosting a closed event titled "Dispelling Myths of Gender-Affirming Care for Youth." Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_633b1d1c-0bbe-11ee-94b1-53866a719310.html

Bishop gets to the latest in the challenge against Illinois' gun and magazine ban in federal court with plaintiffs filing their briefs. That case will be heard June 29. Today in state court, the FOID card will be challenged with a hearing in Sangamon County.

Bishop takes calls about whether Amtrak announcing the long-anticipated "high speed" service makes people more likely to get aboard.

Bishop shares moments from a California hearing about a measure to deny parents custody of their children if they don't conform with "gender-affirming care" for their child if they identify as a different gender. Callers react.

Bishop shares comments from state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, about a measure increasing the statute of limitations for the state to go after COVID-19 fraud, though the true scope isn't known.

Bishop shares a conversation with attorney Amanda Hamilton from Konicek & Dillon who is representing local pension fund plaintiffs suing the state over a 2019 law consolidating funds across the state.

Bishop reviews some of what to expect next week in the challenges against Illinois firearms laws and hears some of the debate out of congress concerning pistol brace rules.

Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey from the Springfield Business Journal about the latest business happenings.

Bishop talks with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski about the latest U.S. Census data that shows Illinois lost 146,000 people to other states.

Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup from Tuesday's committee of the whole.