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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.

Chattanooga approves $79.5M baseball stadium despite economic questions over its financing

August 10, 2022 The Center Square

Chattanooga will be getting a new baseball stadium and city officials have called the project a “home run for the community” despite economists’ questions on the numbers touted by stadium supporters.

Attorneys general file brief in federal travel mask mandate case

August 9, 2022 The Center Square

Attorneys general from 23 states have filed an amicus brief in a federal appeals court urging judges to uphold a ruling from earlier this year that struck down the mask mandate for interstate travel.

Flight canceled? Major delay? Rule change could net refund from airline

August 4, 2022 The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Transportation proposed a new rule this week requiring airlines to offer customers refunds if their flight is canceled or significantly changed.

Republican governors call Democrat spending bill ‘reckless’

August 4, 2022 The Center Square

Twenty-one Republican governors called the Inflation Reduction Act “another reckless tax and spending spree” in a joint statement released Thursday.

Auditor: Time to boot the NYC Ferry operator

July 11, 2022 The Center Square

New York City has been asked to find a new ferry operator following a scathing audit finding of more than $224 million unreported over a six-year period.

Scandinavian Airlines files for bankruptcy in the U.S.

July 6, 2022 The Center Square

After a tumultuous weekend of flight delays and cancellations, Scandinavian Airlines announced Tuesday its plan to file for bankruptcy protection in the United States.

More sworn law enforcement officers in Atlanta, but arrests fall 65% from peak

July 1, 2022 The Center Square

Despite having the most sworn police officers over the past 10 years, the number of arrests by the Atlanta Police Department plummeted in 2021. The arrest total was down 65% from 2014, according to data provided by the city.

Florida House passes bill that would strip Disney of its self-rule status

April 22, 2022 The Center Square

The Florida House on Thursday passed a measure that would strip Walt Disney Company of its self-governing status in the state.

Florida Senate passes bill that would strip Disney of its self-rule status

April 20, 2022 The Center Square

The Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a measure that would strip Walt Disney Company of its self-governing status in the state.

New Jersey Senate committee advances bills to provide tax relief to Atlantic City

March 24, 2022 The Center Square

Legislation proponents say will provide Atlantic City with some tax relief has been advanced by the New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.