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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.

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.

This state pays the highest rate of taxes and fees on gas

March 18, 2020 The Center Square

State gas taxes and fees in California amount to 60.6 cents per gallon, the highest rate among the 50 states, according to an analysis by the website 24/7 Wall St.

U.S. and Canada agree to close the border

March 18, 2020 The Center Square

The U.S. and Canada will close their border to non-essential traffic to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Washington joins Illinois, Ohio in banning dining-in at restaurants and bars

March 16, 2020 The Center Square

The state of Washington will follow Illinois, Ohio and other areas that are banning dining-in at restaurants and bars.

Illinois State Museum will close all facilities

March 16, 2020 The Center Square

The Illinois State Museum will close all its facilities, including its main facility in Springfield, its Research and Collections Center, Dickson Mounds Museum in Lewistown and the Lockport Gallery in Lockport.

Executive order would allow California to seize hotels

March 16, 2020 The Center Square

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new executive order on Thursday that removes the waiting period for unemployment and disability insurance benefits for residents who lose their jobs because of fears over the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Disney, Universal close amid COVID-19 outbreak

March 16, 2020 The Center Square

Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando theme parks will be closed starting Monday as the nation combats the COVID-19 outbreak.