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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.

Who Said That
The Postal Service does not want to make the tough decisions, which include cuts in personnel, pay and benefits. Instead, they are relying on a generous taxpayer bailout that will not solve any of their mid- or long-term problems.
California Rep. Darrell Issa — commenting on the U.S. Postal Service's proposed 5.6 percent postage-rate increase and requested postponement of $5.5 billion to pre-fund retiree health benefits.
September 30, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
20%
The estimated percentage of illegal immigrants identified and deported using the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Securities Communities program who were convicted "aggravated felonies" such as murder and rape.
September 30, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Archive
Democrats May Lose Control in 2010 State Elections
Democrats are poised to lose a slew of state legislative chambers and attorney general offices.
September 29, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Archive
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's Evolving Leadership
Bobby Jindal took office with a mandate to change state government. Three years later, it’s the governor’s approach to leadership that has changed instead.
September 29, 2010
 · Andy Kim
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Archive
The Politics Behind Not Levying Personal Income Taxes
In the nine states that don’t levy a personal income tax, the politics of staying that course remains powerful.
September 29, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Archive
Goodbye Moderate Governors, Hello Partisans
From Vermont to Hawaii, moderate governors are leaving office after the fall elections. Will partisan purists soon be running state government?
September 29, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
$3.2 Million
The amount of false money orders allegedly deposited into Nogales, Ariz., Mayor Octavio Garcia-Von Borstel's account. Garcia-Von Borstel was arrested for allegedly taking bribes and committing bank fraud.
September 29, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Archive
Will Merit-Pay Systems for Teachers Improve Students' Education?
A recently released study by Vanderbilt University on performance-based pay for teachers showed bonus pay alone was not enough to affect student test scores. So what now?
September 28, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
The General Assembly basically gave us a lump-sum budget. They gave us a $5 bill to pay $20 worth of groceries.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn — asking social-service agencies for patience as the state tries to repay a $4.6 billion backlog in bills without enough funds to cover all the payments.
September 28, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
$359,386
The amount of federal funds awarded to Atlanta Public Schools for high scores on last year's Criterion-Referenced Competency Test. The school district is being investigated to see if they committed fraud by illicitly boosting test scores.
September 28, 2010
 · Andy Kim
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