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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. As a result of this approach, our readers are better informed about the focus of state and local government and its cost to the citizens whose tax dollars fund governmental decisions. The Center Square is staffed by editors and reporters with extensive professional journalism experience. We engage readers with essential news, data and analysis – delivered with velocity, frequency and consistency. We distribute our journalism through three main channels at no cost to our partners or readers: a newswire service to legacy publishers and broadcasters, TheCenterSquare.com, and social media. The Center Square is a project of the 501(c)(3) Franklin News Foundation, headquartered in Chicago. Source

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BoA error not enough to show ‘bad faith’ vs Iranian customers: Appeals court

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By Scott Holland
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A federal appeals panel refused to revive a class action from an Iranian living in California who accused Bank of America of illegally blocking access to banking services in 2019. Mohammad Farshad Abdollah Nia said Bank of America closed his account after confusing whether one of his proof of residency documents established permanent or temporary status. His lawsuit alleged violations of the Equal Credit Opportunity Ave and California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act and Unfair Competition Law.
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Op-Ed: A unified AI strategy is essential to deliver for American consumers Original

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By Gerard Scimeca
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Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept—it is already shaping how Americans live, work, and access essential services. From lowering healthcare costs to improving housing markets and streamlining everyday transactions, AI holds enormous promise for consumers. But realizing those benefits depends on one critical factor: a clear, consistent national approach to regulation.
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Colorado Senate OKs regional approach to homelessness Original

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By Derek Draplin
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(The Center Square) – The Colorado Senate on Thursday advanced a bill that would alter how state and local governments approach homelessness. House Bill 26-1202 would direct the Colorado Department of Local Affairs to create a statewide plan for addressing homelessness and create a framework for local governments to take a regional approach in response to the issue.
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FTC takes action against ad giants for avoiding certain sites

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By Jay Brown
| The Center Square Verified
WASHINGTON - The Federal Trade Commission and eight states have sued three of the country’s largest advertising agencies for allegedly conspiring not to buy advertisements on websites and social media platforms that promote disfavored political viewpoints. According to the FTC’s complaint, the advertising agencies Dentsu US, Inc., GroupM Worldwide LLC - which operates under the name WPP Media - and Publicis, Inc.
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Texas AG investigating UNT officials for DEI policies 

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By Phil Davidson
| The Center Square Verified
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into whether the University of North Texas is continuing to teach diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts and instructing staff to follow policies that are illegal under state law. “The DEI ideology has been a calamitous way that radical leftists have pushed a woke agenda in our educational institutions,” said Paxton. “Texas law is clear that these DEI policies have no place in our state-funded institutions.
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Group: Billboard lawyers, nuclear verdicts drive up premiums

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By Phil Davidson
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From freezes to hurricanes, Texas has no shortage of natural disasters. And depending on which group you ask, it’s either inflation, strong storms and lawsuit abuse or a focus on profits driving up the cost of home insurance for Lone Star residents.
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Op-Ed: Washington fails the test for affordability Original

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By Sam Cardwell
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Washington continues to rack up poor rankings as one of the most unaffordable states in the country. A recent report shows the Evergreen State as the fifth most expensive state in the United States. As legislative sessions come to an end across the nation, this report is a reminder that legislation passed in every state capitol has a tangible effect on everyday residents’ lives.
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Colorado Senate approves bill adding rules for gun stores Original

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By Derek Draplin
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(The Center Square) – The Colorado Senate on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill adding more regulations to gun stores operating in the state. House Bill 26-1126, titled “Requirements for Firearms Dealers,” was approved on its third reading in a 20 to 15 vote, sending it to Gov. Jared Polis' desk to be signed into law. The bill directs the Department of Revenue to adopt new security rules for gun dealers, which must adopt the measures and submit a plan to the state by Oct. 1 next year.
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Op-Ed: Delinking legislation is a price control in disguise Original

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By Daniel J. Erspamer
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You may have seen Pharmaceutical Benefit Managers (PBMs) in the news recently, but what are they? Essentially, they are negotiators in the pharmaceutical supply chain. They work on behalf of employers, health insurers, and government programs to secure discounts on the prices charged for prescriptions.
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Lawmaker slams Illinois tuition bill favoring illegal immigrants Original

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By Catrina Barker
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(The Center Square) – State Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, is raising concerns about a proposal he says would expand access to in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in Illinois, calling the measure a “workaround” to existing eligibility rules. The legislation, House Bill 1593, would adjust residency requirements tied to in-state tuition at public colleges and universities.
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