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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.

Report: Braves’ stadium costing Cobb County taxpayers $15M annually

March 7, 2022 The Center Square

The Atlanta Braves’ ballpark and The Battery development around it is continuing to cost Cobb County taxpayers about $15 million a year, according to a new report from Kennesaw State University economist J.C. Bradbury.

Texas congresswoman, Texas sue CDC over air travel mask mandate

February 17, 2022 The Center Square

U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, represented by the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and the state of Texas are suing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, challenging the constitutionality of its requirement that people wear masks on commercial airlines, conveyances, and at transportation hubs.

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Officials say retiring debt will save New Jersey taxpayers more than $500 million

February 10, 2022 The Center Square

New Jersey officials say a move to retire debt will save taxpayers more than $500 million.

Reports: Gov. Murphy to end school mask mandate next month

February 7, 2022 The Center Square

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to lift the state’s mask mandate next month for students and educators in schools.

South Dakota breaks record for tourism spending

January 27, 2022 The Center Square

South Dakota visitors spent a record $4.4 billion in 2021, according to a news release from the South Dakota Department of Tourism.

New Jersey bill would require new hotel owners to continue employing workers

January 10, 2022 The Center Square

The New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee advanced legislation that requires new hotel owners to continue to employ workers for at least 90 days without reducing their wages or benefits.

Airlines struggle with more cancellations as omicron leads to staffing shortages

January 3, 2022 The Center Square

Nearly 2,000 flights within, into or out of the U.S. were canceled as of 8 a.m. eastern Monday, according to the tracking site FlightAware, as the airline industry’s ongoing staffing and other issues during the holiday travel season continued.

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Illinois State Museum launches Route 66 collecting initiative

December 29, 2021 The Center Square

The Illinois State Museum announced Tuesday its Route 66 collecting initiative, which is focused on expanding the institution’s holdings of related historic objects ahead of 2026 exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road.

UPDATE: More than 950 U.S. flights canceled Monday after challenging holiday weekend

December 27, 2021 The Center Square

Monday began with thousands of more flight cancellations globally and nearly 5,000 delays as airlines continued to struggle with staffing issues during this holiday travel season.

More than 850 U.S. flights canceled Monday after challenging holiday weekend

December 27, 2021 The Center Square

Monday began with thousands of more flight cancellations globally and nearly 5,000 delays as airlines continued to struggle with staffing issues during this holiday travel season.

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