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About The Center Square

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.

Treasury airline auctions generate over half a billion dollars for taxpayers

June 25, 2024 The Center Square

Taxpayers received over half a billion dollars from airline auctions held earlier this month, according to a press release from the U.S. Treasury Department.

More officials issue ‘imminent terrorist attack’ warnings

June 17, 2024 The Center Square

Another member of Congress has warned a terrorist attack is imminent. This latest warning comes after a former CIA director argued that similar warning signs exist today that did before the 9/11 terror attack occurred.

Ossoff: ‘A grave risk to U.S. national security’ if no border bill

May 22, 2024 The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Warning that “there is a real terrorism threat associated with unlawful entry at the southern border,” a Georgia senator implored lawmakers to pass a border security measure. “We are considering this week legislation that would fortify our asylum system against exploitation, that would crack down on illegal crossings on the southern border, that would expedite the deportation of those who have entered the United States unlawfully, that would hire a significant

Ossoff: Postmaster’s refusal to comply with oversight is ‘baffling and disturbing’

May 17, 2024 The Center Square

A Georgia U.S. senator is blasting the head of the United States Postal Service for not providing updates about mail delivery in the Peach State.

Biden administration requires cash refunds for canceled flights

April 24, 2024 The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a final rule Wednesday that requires airlines to give passengers automatic cash refunds for canceled flights.

Athletics look to intervene in lawsuit over Las Vegas stadium funding bill

April 23, 2024 The Center Square

The Oakland Athletics have asked a Carson City court to intervene in a lawsuit brought earlier this year by the public action committee Strong Public Schools Nevada related to funding for a new Athletics stadium in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas hotel occupancy was down for grand prix, up slightly for Super Bowl

April 19, 2024 The Center Square

Las Vegas saw an increase in hotel room occupancy and rates during Super Bowl week and a hangover of decreased occupancy and rates in the days after.

Boeing under fire for allegedly skipping safety steps on planes

April 18, 2024 The Center Square

Lawmakers and aviation experts raised major concerns about the American aerospace company, Boeing, at two Senate hearings on Wednesday.

Tiny Donor: NPR CEO Katherine Maher’s campaign donations went only to Democrats

April 18, 2024 The Center Square

National Public Radio’s CEO Katherine Maher, who is facing criticism for progressive tweets and a video in which she says that seeking the truth may get in the way of working together, also turns out to have a history as a campaign donor according to Federal Election Commission records reviewed by The Center Square.

Georgia transportation officials awarded $137M in projects in February

April 11, 2024 The Center Square

The Georgia Department of Transportation said it awarded 10 projects in February, down from the 14 projects the agency awarded in January.