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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.

New Jersey receives an F for its reopening following COVID-19

May 21, 2020 The Center Square

New Jersey earned a grade of “F” for how its economic reopening is proceeding in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a ranking by groups that promote economic prosperity.

Grand Canyon to reopen to tourists for Memorial Day

May 20, 2020 The Center Square

The National Park Service will reopen the Grand Canyon to tourists for Memorial Day weekend but there will be additional restrictions in place, and many popular viewing locations will likely remain closed, officials said.

Nevada ranks third highest in study of how Covid-19 affects state tourism industries

May 9, 2020 The Center Square

Nevada came in third highest in a new study by the WalletHub website that shows which states’ tourism industries have suffered the most during the coronavirus pandemic, based on two key dimensions.

Is a summer vacation in the cards?

April 9, 2020 The Center Square

If Americans continue to aggressively abide by stay-at-home and social distancing guidelines, summer vacations could be back on the table, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert said Thursday.

Arizona could restrict entry to Arizona, governor says

April 3, 2020 The Center Square

Asked Friday whether he would restrict entry to Arizona from Americans coming from elsewhere, Gov. Doug Ducey didn’t rule it out.

CDC issues travel advisory to residents of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut

March 30, 2020 The Center Square

Residents of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are under a travel advisory as the number of deaths in the United States from the novel coronavirus doubled to more than 2,000 over a 48 hour period.

Texas governor expands travel restrictions for visitors to the Lone Star State

March 30, 2020 The Center Square

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expanded travel restrictions on Sunday to include visitors by road and air from Louisiana.

Japan agrees to postpone 2020 summer Olympics

March 24, 2020 The Center Square

The 2020 summer Olympic Games have been postponed until 2021, Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Tuesday.

Surgeon General: This week will be bad for coronavirus

March 23, 2020 The Center Square

Speaking on NBC Monday morning, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams said Americans should expect for a “bad” week when it comes to developments surrounding the coronavirus.

Nevada Resort Association warns of fallout from extended shutdown

March 23, 2020 The Center Square

The Nevada Resort Association is warning that an extended shutdown of the state’s resorts and casinos would be devastating for the industry’s workers.