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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.

DeSantis signs bill that eases acquisition of land for conservation purposes

April 4, 2024 The Center Square

Legislation signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday will make it easier for the state to purchase land for conservation purposes.

Three sue National Park Service for refusing to accept cash for park entrance fees

March 29, 2024 The Center Square

Three people have filed a lawsuit against the National Park Service for refusing to take cash for park entrance fees alleging its NPS Cashless program violates federal law.

DeSantis signs bill allowing larger bottles for Florida wineries

March 28, 2024 The Center Square

Florida residents will be able to upsize their wine purchases after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law on Thursday.

Poll: Majority of likely voters do not trust news media

March 26, 2024 The Center Square

Americans do not trust several major U.S. institutions, particularly the national news media.

New York City to roll back ‘right to shelter’ law

March 18, 2024 The Center Square

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the city’s “right-to-shelter” policy will be “significantly” rolled back under an agreement between his administration and homeless advocates.

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.