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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
After four years, I have come to realize that the pace of change within [the Oregon School Boards Association] senior leadership lacks any sense of urgency.
Bobbie Regan, longtime Portland school board member and recently elected president of the Oregon School Boards Association — explaining why she decided to resign from her role as president-elect of the OSBA.
September 28, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Archive
16 Cities to Create Electric Car Charging Stations
As a part of a nationwide electric vehicle infrastructure project, Knoxville, Tenn., will soon host about 350 public charging stations for electric vehicles.
September 27, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
$6,000
The monthly amount Nathan Deal's campaign for governor has paid North Georgia Aviation for access to an airplane and helicopter, since May 2009. The company is co-owned by Deal and his business partner, Ken Cronan.
September 27, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
Pensions crushed General Motors, and it is crushing the governments in California.
Frank A. Pezzanite, chief executive of Library Systems & Services — explaining why his company, when they are hired to run libraries, have workers sign with a 401(k) retirement fund and no pension.
September 27, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
996
The number of convicted felons working or seeking jobs in California's home health aide program identified since background checks were launched last year.
September 24, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
It is almost as if the governor felt he was entitled to his own blank check federal bailout and now he has the lawsuit to prove it.
Texas Representative Lloyd Doggett — commenting on Texas Gov. Rick Perry's outlook on federal education funds, and the recently filed lawsuit by the state to get $830 million in federal aid.
September 24, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Archive
Illinois Voters May Be Able to Oust Governors
Last year’s impeachment of the scandal-plagued Illinois governor has led to a state ballot measure that would give citizens a chance to vote on removing his successors. With no organized opposition, it seems certain to be enacted by a wide margin, but critics question whether it will be effective.
September 23, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
$33,500
The average pension payment for a firefighter in the New Hampshire Retirement System, in 2009. The retirement system covers 23,500 retirees including police officers, firefighters, teachers, and state and municipal employees.
September 23, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
If you take my house, you gone have to kill me, and I mean it.
Virginia Pearson, resident and owner of a Detroit home for over 61 years — commenting during the fifth and final public forum on Mayor Dave Bing's Detroit Works Project, which intends on restructuring the city.
September 23, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
24%
The percentage of major urban roads that have substandard or poor pavements, according to a transportation research group's reports.
September 22, 2010
 · Andy Kim
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