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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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Ohio Senate Creates Special Committee on Rail Safety

February 27, 2023 The Center Square
The Ohio Senate is expected to begin examining the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio  on Wednesday when a Select Committee on Rail Safety holds its first hearing.

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Federal Regulators Tie Pennsylvania’s Hands on Hazmat Train Safety

February 27, 2023 The Center Square
When looking at what Pennsylvania lawmakers can do to enhance railroad safety, it appears much of it is out of their hands.

Norfolk Southern

Railroad Association Opposes Changes to Ohio Railroad Regulations

February 24, 2023 The Center Square
The Ohio Railroad Association opposes three new legislative proposals state lawmakers recently introduced and say will make railways across the state safer.

Norfolk Southern

Officials: Railroad’s Cagey Decisions After Derailment Impeded Response

February 24, 2023 The Center Square
In responding to the East Palestine train derailment in Ohio, Pennsylvania officials said Norfolk Southern’s cagey behavior undermined the state’s emergency response.

Norfolk Southern

NTSB Focusing on Wheel Bearings Following Train Derailment

February 23, 2023 The Center Square
The National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report released Thursday morning it found a wheel bearing nearing failure moments before a Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Commuter Rail

San Francisco Transit Employees Made $200,000 Plus in Overtime in 2022

February 22, 2023 The Center Square
A section manager who oversees power and mechanical workers for a San Francisco area transit company made $433,682 including $246,847 in overtime to become the highest paid employee of the agency.

Norfolk Southern

Ohio Lawmakers Want to be Consulted on East Palestine Derailment Issues

February 22, 2023 The Center Square
A group of Ohio House members want to be consulted by federal and state officials in the aftermath of a train derailment that continues to draw concern from residents in East Palestine, Ohio.

Long Island Railroad
Commuter Rail

Suburban Lawmakers Seek Exemption From MTA Payroll Tax

February 21, 2023 The Center Square
A bipartisan group of suburban New York lawmakers want their regions to be exempted from a proposed payroll tax increase being pitched by Gov. Kathy Hochul to help bail out the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

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Norfolk Southern, USDOT, Congress All Targeted in Buttigieg’s Requests

February 21, 2023 The Center Square
Ten points of enhancement or change are being recommended by the national transportation secretary nearly three weeks after a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

No Picture
Norfolk Southern

Congressmen Lurch Forward on Behalf of Residents’ Health, Safety, Support

February 21, 2023 The Center Square
Lawmakers in Washington ended their silence and stepped up for East Palestine, Ohio, residents last week and into the weekend.

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