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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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Taxing Services to Ease Budget Woes
Jim Wayne is getting an earful from Kentucky hot air balloon operators these days, and it's easy to understand why. Wayne, a Kentucky state representative,...
April 16, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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Philadelphians Withhold Billions in Taxes
Philadelphia residents owe the city a backlog of more than $1 billion in unpaid taxes. Now a city official has found a strange place to recover...
April 16, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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Growing Alaska's Legislature
When Alaska state Rep. Peggy Wilson wants to visit her constituents, she goes by boat. Wilson represents seven Alaska towns, most of which are on...
April 16, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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The Price of Moderate Politics
Bill Ritter became Colorado's governor in 2007, promising to be a pragmatic, pro-business Democrat. That political niche seemed like a good fit for a moderate state....
April 16, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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The Price of Popularity
John Hoeven may be something close to the perfect candidate for the U.S. Senate. The Republican governor is North Dakota's most popular politician and,...
April 16, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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Local Governments Face Census Challenge
If you receive a water bill in Phoenix, you'll get a note about the census. If you spend time in a classroom, you're likely to...
April 16, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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A Tax from Governing's Past
In my April feature story, I said that the question of why sales taxes generally apply to goods but not services is "one of ...
April 13, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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Tax Reform Finally Comes to Alabama
With barely a peep of dissension, Alabama has finally decided to make reforms to its uniquely regressive tax code. Legislation signed by Governor Bob Riley ...
April 08, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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"We Need Some Stinkin' Badges"
When Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa last week proposed hiring 1,000 new police officers over the next four years, most of the attention focused on the 155% ...
April 08, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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Now Guest Blogging: Jeb Bush
Now that the digital graveyard is overflowing with the dead, dormant and infrequently updated blogs of elected officials, many may be wondering whether they can ...
April 08, 2010
 · Josh Goodman
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