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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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In California, Non-Violent Inmates Might Transfer to County Jails
Gov. Jerry Brown’s new law aims to reduce overcrowding, but the program lacks funding support and local sheriffs fear they’ll pay the price.
April 06, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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Budget Plan Gridlock Stalls Negotiations in California
When the latest round of bipartisan budget talks crumbled, Brown paid a visit to his new favorite stop: YouTube.
March 31, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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Progressive California Pays Price from Procrastination
Stalled energy projects drive up costs in a state already plagued by excessive debt, but is there a quick fix?
March 29, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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To Withstand Tsunami, Coastal Oregon Town Plans to Put City Hall on Stilts
Cannon Beach, Ore., aims to get the nation’s first tsunami evacuation building off the ground by 2014.
March 25, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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Radiation Fears Spread Throughout Western U.S.
With some 5,000 miles of Pacific Ocean between Japan and California, public health officials say there’s no reason for concern.
March 17, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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Oregon Lawmakers in a Pickle with Green Energy Program
As tax dollars for popular green energy incentives skyrocket, money for schools and health care is harder to find.
March 16, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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California’s Children Suffer from Budget Cuts
Across the state, budget cuts threaten stability of programs and services that benefit children in need.
March 11, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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California’s Adult Ed Programs Collapse in Financial Crisis
Adult education throughout the state feels the burns of harsh budget cuts.
March 07, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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New Group Targets California's Labor Unions
Californians for Public Union Reform seeks to end collective bargaining for public employees.
February 09, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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Georgia Cities Revamp Outsourcing Deals
The one-contract-fits-all approach might be on the decline for governments looking to outsource public services to private companies.
January 11, 2011
 · Russell Nichols
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