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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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Making Changes to No Child Left Behind
The Washington Post offered principals in the D.C. area an interesting opportunity this weekend: Explain for the world why your school is not meeting ...
May 07, 2010
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Say What?
If you've been paying attention to the 13th Floor over the past few months, you know that we've taken a good bit of glee in ...
May 07, 2010
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The Anti-Slogan
In one episode of the Simpsons, Marge tells Homer, "It's very easy to criticize," to which he responds, "and fun, too!" ...
May 07, 2010
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Change of Forecast in Illinois Race for Governor?
Voters are headed to the polls today in Illinois for primary elections -- or at least they're supposed to be. As Taegan Goddard points out ...
May 07, 2010
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Women Make Gains in State Tech
I've just completed an initial update of the state technology officials for Governing's Sourcebook and the results show that slowly more women are moving into ...
May 07, 2010
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Michigan's Referendum Machinations
Recent events in Michigan illustrate how voter referendums are becoming devices for influencing the results of other votes. Governor Jennifer Granholm was all smiles yesterday ...
May 07, 2010
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Please, Just Give Me a Phone Number!
A couple of months ago, I had a very simple question for a state that will remain nameless. I found the division that would have ...
May 07, 2010
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Beer, Borders and Beavers
State legislators are never short on creativity. If you don't believe me, consider some of the quirky ideas percolating in legislatures around the country this ...
May 07, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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A Smoking Ban with a Twist
Here's an idea that might catch on around the country. Arkansas just became the 17th state to ban smoking in workplaces, but, more interestingly, it ...
May 07, 2010
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The Minimum Wage Momentum
Although the minimum wage is always an issue for state legislators, last year and this year they have been especially active. At least nine states ...
May 07, 2010
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