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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.

Public officials who run pension plans should update their rule books.
Texas focuses on cross-agency operations and innovation opportunities – and saves money.
Working from home has been touted as the future, so why isn't it catching on faster?
Does the return of a neighborhood mean its culture and the poor have to leave?
Don't wait to find out if Google will install broadband in your city.
Health-care politics continues to grab headlines, but what's important lies elsewhere.
A new model of how transparency works changes the view of open government.
Frank Sharry of America's Voice — commenting on President Obama's decision to send National Guard troops to the border, saying he gave in to Republican leaders without assurance on more comprehensive immigration legislation.
53%
The percentage of students in Oregon's largest school district, Portland Public Schools, who graduated on time in 2009.
64
The average number of paid-leave days taken by 51 New York City bus drivers who were spat on by passengers in 2009.