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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.
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MARTA Awards Contract to Finish Streetcar Expansion Design

June 23, 2023 The Center Square
A Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority committee has awarded a contract to complete the final design for an extension of the Atlanta Streetcar.

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On Railroads, Pennsylvania Lacks Regulatory Power

May 25, 2023 The Center Square
Since the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Pennsylvania lawmakers have shown greater concern about railroad safety in the commonwealth. 

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Amtrak Presses on With More Funding and Expansion Despite Historic Losses

May 18, 2023 The Center Square
After posting historic spending deficits in 2021 and 2022, Amtrak is planning to spend more in fiscal year 2024 as federal funding expands to “unprecedented” levels.

Legislation

Senate Commerce Committee Advances Railway Safety Act

May 10, 2023 The Center Square
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday advanced a measure that ostensibly aims to increase safety on the nation’s railroads.

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More Show Support for Proposed Federal Train Regulations

May 9, 2023 The Center Square
Federal bipartisan legislation introduced by both Ohio senators that would apply more regulation to the nation’s rail industry continues to pick up support.

Commuter Rail

MBTA Gives Nod to Proposed $2.7 Billion Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

April 20, 2023 The Center Square
A proposed operating budget for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is headed to the advisory committee for final reviews.

Norfolk Southern

Congressional Lawmakers Want Commitment to Health in East Palestine

April 6, 2023 The Center Square
U.S. Sens. from Ohio and Pennsylvania want the National Institutes of Environmental Health to help in the response to health concerns from residents impacted by the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern train derailment.

Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern Commits to New Training Center in Ohio

March 8, 2023 The Center Square
Norfolk Southern will create a new first responder training center in Ohio and expand its Operation Awareness and Response Program, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Wednesday.

Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern CEO Pledges Pennsylvania Visit

March 8, 2023 The Center Square
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw did not appear in front of Pennsylvania lawmakers on Wednesday, but is expected to do so later this month and provide documents that track the rail company’s response to the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Norfolk Southern

Shapiro, Norfolk Southern Broker $7.4M Aid Deal

March 7, 2023 The Center Square
Norfolk Southern agreed this week to reimburse first responders, county relief funds and state agencies nearly $7.4 million in the wake of the Feb. 3 train derailment near the Pennsylvania-Ohio border.

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