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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.

Vance’s mask mandate ban signed into law

March 12, 2024 The Center Square

When President Joe Biden signed a package of bills over the weekend to avoid a government shutdown, he also made law Sen. J.D. Vance’s legislation to stop federal mask mandates from the Department of Transportation.

Murphy chides New York’s MTA over $15 congestion toll

March 5, 2024 The Center Square

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is doubling down on criticism of the New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s plans to charge a $15 congestion pricing toll to enter Manhattan, arguing that the process of approving the new charges violates state laws.

DeSantis orders state troopers to spring break hotspots to maintain order

March 5, 2024 The Center Square

Florida is serving criminals notice: Don’t come to spring break to cause trouble.

New York officials outraged over beating of NYPD officers by migrants

February 1, 2024 The Center Square

New York Republicans are calling for the deportation of a group of undocumented migrants who were released without bail after a brutal beating of two NYPD police officers in Times Square.

New York City Council overrides Adams’ objections to policing, solitary confinement bills

January 31, 2024 The Center Square

New York City police officers will be required to document nearly every interaction with the public under a law approved by the City Council over the objections of Mayor Eric Adams, who says the new transparency requirements will jeopardize public safety.

Disney free speech case against Florida dismissed by federal judge

January 31, 2024 The Center Square

Disney’s free speech case against the state of Florida on Wednesday was dismissed by a federal judge.

Georgia looking to eliminate grade crossings

January 30, 2024 The Center Square

Georgia officials are exploring ways to address blocked railroad crossings, including working with railroads to install more sidings and eliminate grade crossings.

Oklahoma tourism numbers show industry a boon for the state

January 22, 2024 The Center Square

Oklahoma is seeing a boon in tourism like never before, according to Gov. Kevin Stitt.

In-N-Out announces first restaurant closure ever, citing Oakland crime

January 22, 2024 The Center Square

In-N-Out Burger announced it is closing its profitable Oakland location in its first-ever permanent store closure, due to unrelenting crime and violence against customers and employees.

Road project costs are on the rise in Georgia

January 18, 2024 The Center Square

With inflation hitting every corner of the marketplace, including local road projects, as state officials look to designate more tax dollars for transportation, Georgians will see less bang for their buck.