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Andy Kim

Andy Kim

Former Staff Writer

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin's School of Journalism, he has also worked in advertising as a copywriter.

Group of bullies picking on a kid
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States Get Tough on Bullies
States and localities across the country are adopting tougher anti-bullying laws.
November 30, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Stack of paper slips that say Tuesday
Archive
Why is Election Day Always a Tuesday?
Does holding elections on a workday contribute to low voter turnout?
November 30, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Child getting vaccinated
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California and Colorado's Immunization Schemes
Two states exempt their kids from vaccinations -- but pertussis is rampant in only one.
November 30, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
It doesn't seem like he's being much of a financial watchdog, only a theatrical bulldog.
John Wisniewski, New Jersey Democratic State Committee chair and head of the state Assembly's transportation committee — questioning Gov. Chris Christie's financial decision-making abilities.
November 30, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
15,424
The number of inmates the state of California has shipped across state lines to private prisons, in an effort to reduce overcrowding in its state prisons.
November 30, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Archive
The Pros and Cons of Privatizing Government Functions
Outsourcing may seem like a perfect solution for deficit-plagued governments, but the morning after can bring some unpleasant surprises.
November 29, 2010
 · Andy Kim
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The Nation's Evolving Cyber-Security Issue
Are states shoring up their defenses enough to protect critical data and computer infrastructure?
November 29, 2010
 · Andy Kim
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Solar Panels Keep Cars Cool, Power Schools
School districts in California are building solar-panel roofs in their parking lots to provide shade for cars and generate low-cost electricity.
November 29, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
$44 Million
The amount collected in fines from 70 red-light cameras in the city of Houston, Texas, since 2006.
November 29, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
This is a see-no-evil, hear-no-evil problem. If you're not looking, you're not going to find any.
Jamie Court, president of advocacy group Consumer Watchdog — suggesting that it is almost inconceivable that 87 hospitals have made no reports of medical errors since 2007.
November 29, 2010
 · Andy Kim
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