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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.

News in Numbers
50%
The percentage of Georgians who said they'd be willing to pay higher taxes or fees to help fund schools.
July 16, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
I am in it to win it.
Colorado Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis — denying speculation that he may drop out of the race after being accused of plagiarism.
July 16, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
If you can't beat 'em, eat 'em.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn — signing an agreement to ship up to 30 million pounds of Asian carp a year to China, in hopes of controlling and eradicating the invasive fish species.
July 15, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
12%
The annual salary increase for Robert Rizzo, chief administrative officer of Bell, Calif., required as a part of his contract. His current salary surpasses three-quarters of a million dollars.
July 15, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
Voters don't really care about this issue. They care about jobs, getting back to work.
Colorado Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis — commenting on accusations that some of his speeches and columns included plagiarized material from an essay written by Colorado Supreme Court Justice Gregory Hobbs.
July 14, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
22%
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's job approval rating – tied for the lowest rating a sitting governor has received since the Field Poll started tracking governor ratings since 1959.
July 14, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Archive
Immigration and the 2011 MLB All-Star Game
Some MLB players and fans opposed to Arizona’s immigration law are protesting against having the 2011 All-Star Game in Phoenix. Come next year, how much will all of this matter?
July 13, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
The feeling of the board was there is never going to be a politician you agree with 100 percent of the time.
Massachusetts Teachers Association President Anne Wass — commenting on the teachers union's support of Gov. Deval Patrick's bid for reelection.
July 13, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
$200,000
The estimated amount of money Philadelphia could have saved by using wire baskets instead of BigBelly solar trash compactors, according to City Controller Alan Butkovitz.
July 13, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
In my mind's eye, I don't want my information sold for a penny, much less a fraction.
Ohio Sen. Tom Patton — commenting on the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles' sale of over a trillion records containing personal information to various companies for $0.00139 each.
July 12, 2010
 · Andy Kim
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