Ecology confirms Commerce 'significantly inflated' CCA emissions reductions 2026-01-10 15H 01M MST · Description(The Center Square) – The state Department of Ecology has admitted that a recent report on carbon emission reductions through projects financed by the Climate Commitment Act was "significantly inflated" by the Department of Commerce after one environmental analyst previously questioned the effectiveness of several projects. Commerce has now sent back revised figures.
Maduro, wife plead not guilty in first court appearance 2026-01-10 13H 00M MST · Description(The Center Square) – Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty as he was arraigned in a New York court on Monday, facing federal drug and weapons charges. Maduro described himself as a "decent man," claiming to be the president of Venezuela, despite the U.S. and dozens of countries contradicting him as a legitimate leader. "I am not guilty … I am a decent man. I am still the president of my country," Maduro told the court. "I am the president of Venezuela. I was captured at my home in Caracas, Venezuela."
Shapiro and Davis launch campaign with big achievements and bigger crises 2026-01-10 12H 01M MST · Description(The Center Square) - At a rally launching Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis's re-election campaign Thursday, the stakes were made clear: the 2026 election is about the trajectory of the nation as a whole. Amid swirling rumors about a presidential bid, Shapiro pledged his commitment to act as a servant leader ready for another four years in office. Over the course of the evening, speakers painted two portraits. One was Shapiro the family man guided by faith, humility, and a desire to serve. The other was a man of bravado and ambition, proud of the "sh**" he gets done. Among the victories highlighted were economic investments of more than $32 billion and the improbable twelve-day repair of a collapsed section of I-95 in Philadelphia.
GOP majority narrows in U.S. House with exit of Georgia Rep. 2026-01-09 21H 32M MST · Description(The Center Square) – Former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's congressional seat will be empty at least two months, likely three, as a special election already drawing 24 candidates will not take place until March 10. If a runoff is needed, April 7 would be the earliest the seat could be decided, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Tuesday. Georgia law requires winning candidates to receive 50% of the vote plus one. The timing is pivotal for many reasons, including potential government shutdowns. Republicans have a 218-213 advantage with four vacancies in the U.S. House of Representatives, the trend has been four to five continuing resolutions per year.
WA SAO audits found inadequate DCYF oversight over child care subsidy program 2026-01-09 18H 53M MST · Description(The Center Square) - The Washington State Auditor's Office in recent years has concluded that the state Department of Children, Youth, and Families lacked adequate oversight over its child care subsidy program, according to audits obtained by The Center Square.
Pritzker responds to Trump's funding freeze for Illinois 2026-01-09 15H 06M MST · DescriptionGreg Bishop provides reaction Gov. J.B. Pritzker had to the Trump administration calling for the receipts on welfare spending. While Pritzker says they show the receipts and get audited 'all the time,' audits show material deficiencies in reporting on how the money is spent.
Vance, Pritzker sound off about public safety around immigration enforcement 2026-01-09 15H 05M MST · DescriptionIn the aftermath of the police-involved shooting in Minnesota this week, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Vice President J.D. Vance provide different perspectives. Greg Bishop provides some of their comments and concerns over public safety and immigration enforcement.
SCOTUS considers challenge to Illinois' gun ban, other gun control laws 2026-01-09 15H 03M MST · DescriptionGreg Bishop discusses the status of several gun control cases being considered by the U.S. Supreme Court, including one challenging the state's gun and magazine ban and another about challenging the prohibition of carrying firearms on mass transit.
Illinois' primary ballot certified as Republican Bailey lays out 'blueprint' 2026-01-09 15H 02M MST · DescriptionGreg Bishop discusses the primary ballot being certified by the Illinois State Board of Elections and shares some of Darren Bailey's "blueprint" for Illinois. Bailey is one of four Republicans vying for the party's nomination in the March 17 primary election.
DOJ sues Virginia over tuition for illegal immigrants 2026-01-09 13H 01M MST · Description(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit this week against Virginia, alleging the state unlawfully grants in-state college tuition rates to students who are not legally present in the United States.
