Record #:

446

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

The article identifies four options for state-imposed local government regional planning laws. This piece lays out the pros and cons of each of the approaches as it addresses the question of the appropriate role of the state in local land-use planning.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 13 Issue 1, Dec 1990, p3-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cities and towns--Growth; Land use--Planning; Regional planning--Laws and legislation; Urbanization

Record #:

1416

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

Since 1989, when the legislature placed many of the lieutenant governor's powers in the hands of the Senate's president pro tem, that office has dramatically increased in perks and power.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 15 Issue 1, Jan 1994, p40-41, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina. General Assembly. Senate--President Pro Tempore

Record #:

319

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

The author introduces three North Carolina families living in poverty in three separate regions of the state.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 11 Issue 2-3, Apr 1989, p50-6, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Poverty

Record #:

4825

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

Since 1983, at least one lottery bill has been introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly during each session. McLaughlin gives a brief history of the lottery legislation.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 19 Issue 1/2, Oct 2000, p10, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lotteries--Laws and legislation

Record #:

5492

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

Hurricane Floyd, and the subsequent flooding, took 52 lives, destroyed 8,000 homes, and damaged 67,000 more. The havoc was unprecedented in the state's history. How can the state be prepared for the next disaster? Among the recommendations made by the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research are remapping the floodplains and keeping them up-to-date and, following Florida's example, creating an Emergency Management Trust Fund.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 19 Issue 3-4, Dec 2001, p116-119, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Emergency management; Hurricane Floyd, 1999

Record #:

3462

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

Recommendations on year-round schools by the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research include making the program optional and providing comparative data between year-round and traditional schools.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 17 Issue 1, May 1997, p29-31, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Year-round schools; School year

Record #:

6835

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

North Carolina has a teacher supply problem. Growth in the number of school-age children and requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act contribute to this. McLaughlin discusses recommendations made by the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research to deal with teacher shortages. One recommendation is for the N.C. State Board of Education to require by the 2005-06 school year, Teacher Retention Improvement Plans for all local school systems where turnover exceeds 15 percent.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 21 Issue 3, Aug 2004, p29-30 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Teachers--Supply and demand

Record #:

310

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike; Carr, Amy

Abstract:

By 1993, 25% of waste is supposed to be diverted from the state's landfills. This may prove to be too much for local governments to handle, so a longer-lasting waste treatment program is needed.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 12 Issue 1, Dec 1989, p2, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Recycling (Waste, etc.); Refuse and refuse disposal

Record #:

7252

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

Domestic violence occurs across many levels of society. It has become a major area of concern, both with the public and the North Carolina General Assembly. NORTH CAROLINA INSIGHT devotes the March 2005 issue to a discussion of it. Topics covered by the authors include resources on domestic and family violence; funding for domestic violence services; county programs for victims of domestic violence; the family court as a vehicle to address domestic discord; and recommendations for fighting domestic violence. A table categorizing domestic violence-related deaths in North Carolina from 2002 to 2004 is included. The list includes over 200 names, with pertinent information on the deaths.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 21 Issue 4, Mar 2005, p2-89, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Family violence

Record #:

43

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike; Conover, Chris

Abstract:

Large segments of the state's population have little or no health coverage, which has definite consequences for the health care system and for the economy.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 13 Issue 3-4, Nov 1991, p20-42, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Insurance, Health; Medically uninsured persons

Record #:

6767

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

McLaughlin gives a summary of health outcomes between minorities and the white majority. He records disparities between the races, both children and adults. Areas he looked at include death rates from heart disease, cancer, and diabetes; child fatalities; teenage pregnancy; and sexually transmitted diseases.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 21 Issue 1-2, June 2004, p49-51, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Minorities--Health and hygiene

Record #:

5250

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

The first charter schools opened in North Carolina in 1997. Among the topics covered by the authors are the charter school law, research findings, fiscal impact on the public schools, educational accountability, teacher quality, and children with special needs.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 20 Issue 1/2, July 2002, p2-20, 26-55, 57-65, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Charter schools

Record #:

5253

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

The charter school movement began in North Carolina in 1996. McLaughlin lists twelve points made by those who support the educational approach and those who oppose it.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 20 Issue 1/2, July 2002, p56-57 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Charter schools

Record #:

2265

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

The N.C. Center for Public Policy Research conducted a year- long study of the health status of the state's minorities. The study revealed that minorities are less healthy and die at a younger age than the white population.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 15-16 Issue 4 & 1, Mar 1995, p2-24; 28-31; 44-46; 49-56; 60-63; 69, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Minorities--Health and hygiene; Minorities--Medical care

Record #:

4828

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike; Coble, Ran; Gunter, Gregory

Abstract:

The authors examine thirteen lottery issues and discuss positives and negatives for each. Included are how do lotteries affect compulsive gambling? are lotteries really a reliable revenue source? and who gets the most benefit from lottery revenues?

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 19 Issue 1/2, Oct 2000, p50-55, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lotteries