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Russell Nichols

Russell Nichols

Staff Writer

Russell Nichols is a GOVERNING staff writer. He is a former city reporter for the Boston Globe and has written stories on business, education, health, arts and religion for numerous publications including the Los Angeles Times and Sacramento Magazine.

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States Considering Electric Car Fees for Road Upkeep
To charge or not to charge? With gas tax revenues on the decline, states are exploring electric car fees as a way to help maintain roads.
May 05, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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Oregon Legislators Evaluate Post-Disaster Governance
In the wake of a catastrophe, an effective recovery effort requires a functioning government -- an issue a number of legislatures are addressing.
May 04, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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Failing the Future?
In this commentary, Russell Nichols writes that to recruit and retain great teachers, let’s start by razing our standards.
May 02, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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Finding Balance in California's Budget
The only things certain in California are debt and taxes, and the country's oldest current governor is struggling to erase the former without raising the latter.
April 28, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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Helping Hands for Homeless in Hawaii
Gov. Neil Abercrombie calls on citizens to direct homeless people to medical, mental and housing services.
April 27, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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Looking for Cash in All the Right Places
To save more money, state lawmakers propose new exit strategies for inmates and patients.
April 20, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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Who’s at Fault for Not Repairing Calif. Schools?
Due to restrictive rules, money for urgent seismic repairs eludes California schools.
April 18, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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The Price of Recidivism
A study from the Pew Center on the States finds that more than four in 10 offenders return to prison within three years. The report comes at a time when prison spending has spiked over the years.
April 13, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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Corruption and Other Drugs
The war on drugs rattles the U.S.-Mexico border as illicit drug use in the U.S. rises and cartels infiltrate American law enforcement.
April 11, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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Nevada Bill Would Help Sex Trafficking Victims Start New
Nevada Legislature could pass legislation to help victims of sex trafficking clear criminal records.
April 07, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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