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Josh Goodman

Josh Goodman

Former Staff Writer

Josh Goodman, a former Governing staff writer, works on The Pew Charitable Trusts’ state fiscal policy project.

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Good News for Small-State Guvs
One thing that strikes me about SurveyUSA's newest batch of polling on governors' approval ratings is that people like their governors a lot more in ...
May 07, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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What's Wrong With This List?
Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee took a new step in his public health crusade yesterday, granting "Healthy Arkansas" designations to 106 of his state's dining ...
May 07, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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Virginia's Laziness Tax
The Virginia legislature is considering a gas tax increase with a twist. Anyone could mail in their receipts for gas purchases twice a year and ...
May 07, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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Eminent Domain Could Swing Elections in November
The backlash against the Supreme Court's Kelo decision is continuing unabated. Property rights advocates across the country are proposing amendments to state constitutions to restrict ...
May 07, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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Washington State's Malpractice Miracle
Washington Governor Christine Gregoire seems to have worked a minor miracle in brokering a compromise between doctors and malpractice attorneys in her state. That's not ...
May 07, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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Anti-Meth Laws Come to D.C.
Here at Governing, we always take pleasure in pointing out when federal legislation mirrors laws already on the books in the states. Well, the congressional ...
May 07, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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Eminent Domain Restrictions and Credit Ratings
One reason I'm so fascinated by the response to the Supreme Court's Kelo decision is that every day there seems to be a new angle ...
May 07, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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Baseball's Big Test
If you're curious about the future of public financing of Major League Baseball stadiums, keep a close eye on the Minnesota legislature over the next ...
May 07, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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2006: Year of the Independent? (Revisited)
A few months ago, I argued that although the political environment might be turning voters against both the Republican and Democratic parties, no credible independent ...
May 07, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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If Roe Is Overturned, Which States Will Ban Abortion?
Now that South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds has signed legislation to ban virtually all abortions, a renewed court battle over Roe v. Wade seems inevitable. ...
May 07, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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