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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.

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.

Georgia’s Kemp announces $9M for housing grants

January 9, 2024 The Center Square

Georgia’s governor has doled out another $9 million in taxpayer money for new housing in four places across the Peach State.

Recovery from Saturday tornadoes that killed 6 in Tennessee continues

December 11, 2023 The Center Square

States of emergency were declared across Middle Tennessee and repair efforts continued Monday following tornadoes that left at least six dead in the state over the weekend.

Georgia lawmaker wants voters to decide on gambling expansion

December 6, 2023 The Center Square

A state senator plans to introduce legislation allowing Georgians to decide on a constitutional amendment allowing casino gambling, sports betting, and pari-mutuel wagering.

Expulsion vote puts Santos in history books with confederates, convicts

December 2, 2023 The Center Square

U.S. Rep. George Santos became the first Republican ever to be expelled from the House of Representatives after a vote Friday.

The crypt of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King as seen on May 2, 2015.

Audit: King Center spends state money on facility repairs, updates

December 1, 2023 The Center Square

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change has received roughly $2.2 million in state funds over the past six years and has spent about three-quarters of it.