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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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The Director's Cut on High-Speed Rail in California
Some reporters write long. If an editor gives them 3,000 words, they'll take 4,000. Some reporters write short. Give them 3,000 words and they'll struggle to ...
May 05, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
Caltrain Palo Alto
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High-Speed Rail: Transit Solution or Fiscal Disaster?
California is racing to build an ambitious high-speed rail system. Some cities think it should slow down.
May 01, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
Plastic bag floating in the air
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Small Bag Tax, Big Impact
The tax on disposable bags in the nation's capital has had a noteworthy impact.
May 01, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
Chalkboard eraser on desk
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Counting Down the School Days
Could shortening school years be a pain-free way for school districts to save money?
May 01, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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Dues and Don'ts
As states engage in yet another round of budget cutting, Idaho Gov. Butch Otter has zeroed in on an unlikely target: the money his state...
May 01, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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Nevada's Comeback Kid?
Almost from the day he stepped into office, Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons has been widely unpopular. But somehow, he still has a chance to win...
May 01, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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Axing the Taxman
Tax collectors might not be the most popular government officials, but as Arizona recently discovered, they might be the very worst to cut in a...
April 16, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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Is 'Sexting' a Crime?
Sexting is a source of angst for parents and public schools. But should it be a crime? That's the question that, almost overnight, state after...
April 16, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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A Vote for Appointed Offices
For years, California cities have debated whether their city treasurers should be elected or appointed officials. Now a new paper provides empirical evidence as to...
April 16, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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Kansas Democrats' Best Case Scenario
In a year when Republicans are expected to make gains, the best hopes for Kansas Democrats are two unlikely candidates: Though Dennis McKinney is the...
April 16, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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