The States

In this week's abbreviated Thanksgiving addition of The Center Square Radio Hour, the House impeachment inquiry into President Biden and his family's overseas business dealings continues with more subpoenas and questions about classified documents the President had in his possession from his days as Vice President. A new report from Gallup and Learning Heros shows that 80% of parents report their students receiving B's or better despite a majority of students failing to meet grade expectations in standardized testing. And Dr. Orphe Divounguy discusses the economics of this year's holiday shopping season.

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The U.S. House of Representatives held a hearing on Wednesday about a number of potential threats to national security. A defense attorney in the Com-Ed trials in Illinois said the prosecution is seeking life sentences for the four defendants convicted of corruption charges related to former Speaker Madigan. Pennsylvania State Troopers have seen significant gains in applications since the state removed its college credit requirement. California Governor Gavin Newsom claimed in a press report that high gas prices in California have led to huge profits for oil companies. The Center Square's Voter's Voice poll found that the majority of likely voters believe focusing on the basics is the best way to improve public schools. Many Americans have been moving and their top destinations are cities in Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

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The House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas for President Biden's family. Two schools in northern California are adopting a costly anti-racism leadership program. The Center Square's latest Voters' Voice poll shows Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley outperforming Former President Trump in head to head match ups with President Biden. Automakers are hitting the breaks on some EV production projects. A Michigan school district made changes to their sex education policy which has some worried about parental rights concerns. And PhD Economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy weighs in on the housing market.

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Officials testified before Congress confirming the real risk of terrorist elements crossing the U.S. border illegally. Pennsylvania ranks in the bottom 10 for spending on veterans. The UAW reached a deal with the last of the big three automakers, General Motors. The real cost per gallon equivalent to fuel an EV is much higher than common estimates according to a new study by Texas Public Policy Foundation. Leaders of the Oakland Education Association came out in support of Hamas. New home sales were up in September even with high mortgage rates.

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Republicans in the House of Representatives chose Mike Johnson as the new Speaker. The Pittsburgh school board voted on whether to higher a consultant to provide workshops anti racist math education. The 2023 fiscal year deficit was $1.7 trillion. Arrest rates have declined across the country over the past ten years. The House subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing on controversial books in school libraries. And builder sentiment fell to its lowest level in 2023.

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The search for a new Speaker of the House continued this week. Crime in California went up last year while arrests went down. Many major cities made changes to police departments after 2020, and some are reversing course. The war in Israel has renewed concerns about terrorism in the U.S., and the Biden Administration's handling of the border. ACT scores fell follow a six year trend in declining scores. The dysfunction in Congress has economic impacts.

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House continues the search for a new Speaker after Majority Leader Steve Scalise drops out due to significant opposition. Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Chicago is confident they can hold the DNC next August if Illinois gets more aid from the federal government in handling the migrant crisis. The Biden adminstration is investing $325 million in Long Duration Storage Projects to mitigate renewable energy sources' lack of capacity. More known or suspected terrorists were apprehended at the southern and northern borders in fiscal year 2023 than any year to date. A high school in Michigan mistakenly allowed half of the class of 2023 to graduate despite not meeting state or district requirements. The conflict between Israel and Hamas will have economic impacts.

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