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The Center Square was launched in May 2019 to fulfill the need for high-quality statehouse and statewide news across the United States. The focus of our work is state- and local-level government and economic reporting. A taxpayer sensibility distinguishes our work from other coverage of state and local issues.

Odds of MLB expansion to Nashville keep increasing

June 22, 2023 The Center Square

If Major League Baseball expands to 32 teams, Nashville continues to be a favorite to land one of two new teams.

Nevada rolls out plan to bring Oakland A’s to Vegas with up to $375M in taxpayer funds

May 24, 2023 The Center Square

Nevada officials announced an agreement to bring the Oakland A’s franchise to Las Vegas with a plan that includes hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars.

Poll: Davidson County voters oppose new $2.1B Tennessee Titans stadium deal

May 14, 2023 The Center Square

A new poll of Davidson County voters shows that they opposes the deal to give the Tennessee Titans $1.26 billion toward a new $2.1 billion stadium and oppose giving a potential Major League Baseball team public subsidies for a stadium.

Department of Transportation to require airlines compensate stranded passengers

May 8, 2023 The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Transportation said Monday it will launch a new rulemaking process to require airlines to provide compensation and cover expenses for stranded passengers.

American, Southwest pilots’ unions threaten to strike, however unlikely

May 3, 2023 The Center Square

Pilots for two major airlines are threatening to walk off the job just as the summer travel season approaches, though an actual stoppage would have to occur with President Joe Biden and Congress opting to stay on the sidelines.

Disney sues DeSantis in fight over autonomy, corporate free speech

April 26, 2023 The Center Square

Disney filed a lawsuit in federal court on Wednesday, claiming that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers cut off Disney World’s autonomy over its political speech.

Noem vetoes bill that would have raised South Dakota’s hotel taxes

March 2, 2023 The Center Square

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem vetoed a bill that would have increased the state’s hotel occupational tax in business improvement districts.

DeSantis signs bill to strip Disney of self-governance privileges

February 27, 2023 The Center Square

The Walt Disney Company has officially lost its cozy relationship with Florida.

A view of Chicago from the John Hancock Center on Jan. 16, 2016.

Group names Chicago, New Orleans as U.S. murder capitals

February 23, 2023 The Center Square

Chicago recorded 697 total homicides in 2022, far more than any other city in the United States, but New Orleans had the highest murder rate per capita, according to a new report from a nonprofit research group.

Florida lawmakers conclude special session, strip away Disney’s special status

February 10, 2023 The Center Square

The Florida Legislature concluded its special session on Friday, passing bills regarding Disney’s autonomy, transport of foreign nationals and election fraud.