Record #:

322

Author(s):

Harris, Lori Ann; Kersye, Marianne M.

Abstract:

Considerations such as costs, charges, indigent care, range of services offered, and taxes paid into government coffers are used in the comparison of the performance of for-profit and not-for-profit hospitals in North Carolina.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 11 Issue 1, Oct 1988, p51-62, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hospitals

Record #:

1043

Author(s):

Walden, Michael L.

Abstract:

Walden, in opposing the proposed air cargo complex in Kinston, argues that the Global TransPark would be a speculative venture that would risk taxpayers' money and create noise and other environmental problems.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 14 Issue 2, Sept 1992, p49-57, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Aeronautics, commercial--Freight; Global TransPark (Kinston)

Record #:

2553

Author(s):

Banks, Cecil

Abstract:

Opponents of school choice options argue that they violate the constitutional separation of church and state and the N.C. Constitution's public purpose clause, and would divert funds from public schools.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 16 Issue 2, Sept 1995, p42-50, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Public schools; School choice

Record #:

275

Author(s):

Adams, Steve

Abstract:

Adams offers possible solutions to the existing problems in the North Carolina automobile insurance industry.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 7 Issue 3, Feb 1985, p53-57, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Insurance, Automobile

Record #:

269

Author(s):

Hale, William K.

Abstract:

One would be hard pressed to find an individual who enjoys paying for insurance; however, the alternative, being uninsured, is a frightening prospect.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 7 Issue 3, Feb 1985, p3-10, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Insurance

Record #:

286

Author(s):

Betts, Jack; Butterworth, Amy

Abstract:

Consumer protection, once a radical notion in NC, has become part of the mainstream of government services.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 9 Issue 2, Sept 1986, p18-36, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Consumer protection

Record #:

302

Author(s):

Finger, Bill

Abstract:

North Carolina ranks last in the portion of credit insurance premiums used to pay off policy claims. Concerned industry officials are examining the ways in which the rate can be adjusted to bring North Carolina in line with the rest of the country.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 8 Issue 2, Nov 1985, p29-41, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Insurance, Credit

Record #:

303

Author(s):

Payne, Harry; Huber, Joel

Abstract:

Rep. Harry Payne argues that credit insurance is in need of reform while Joel Huber argues that existing credit insurance policy is relatively sound.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 8 Issue 2, Nov 1985, p42-47 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Insurance, Credit

Record #:

2275

Author(s):

Dowell, Myron

Abstract:

Cycle Busters, an arm of Wake County's Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program, works with first-time adolescent mothers who are on AFDC. Its goals are to prevent second pregnancies, increase high school graduation rates, and reduce welfare dependency.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 15-16 Issue 4 & 1, Mar 1995, p57-59, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Teenage pregnancy; Teenage mothers; Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program

Record #:

3133

Author(s):

Mather, Tom

Abstract:

Cutbacks in federal funding for the arts are affecting state groups. For example, the Durham-based African-American Dance Ensemble will reduce performances in smaller communities and school performances.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 16 Issue 4, Nov 1996, p28-32, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Federal aid to the arts; Arts--Finance; African American Dance Ensemble

Record #:

7438

Author(s):

White, Katherine

Abstract:

Recent rulings by the North Carolina Supreme Court has forced the state to surrender $1.5 billion in realized revenue. The fiscal impact of the rulings is large and comes at a time when the state government is experiencing revenue shortfalls. White examines the following three cases that have had, and will continue to have, a large fiscal impact on North Carolina government:\r\nBAILEY V. NORTH CAROLINA, which concerned taxing of state retirees' pensions; SMITH V. STATE, which canceled the state's intangibles tax and the return of $600 million to taxpayers; and LEANDRO V. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, which stated that every child in North Carolina is entitled to a sound basic education.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 21 Issue 4, Mar 2005, p90-99, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina. Supreme Court; Judgments

Record #:

263

Author(s):

Fonveille, Lanier

Abstract:

Although the state provides \"foundation\" funding to all county school systems, per-pupil spending varies by as much as 60% due to local appropriations.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 7 Issue 1, June 1984, p30-37, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Education--Finance

Record #:

3461

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

Most parents with children participating in year-round schools support the concept. Parents indicate the schedule fits their lifestyle, their children are more enthusiastic, and opportunities for parental involvement are greater.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 17 Issue 1, May 1997, p24-25, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Year-round schools; School year

Record #:

4514

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike; Coble, Ran

Abstract:

Does North Carolina have a citizen legislature - one in which legislators met in a part-time body in Raleigh each year but still hold jobs back home? With sessions now lasting over 200 days, many wonder if being a legislator has become full-time. Factors indicating this change include longer sessions; issues that require calling the legislature back into session to deal with; and many study commissions and investigative committees that meet between sessions.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 18 Issue 4, Feb 2000, p2-29, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina. General Assembly

Record #:

5489

Author(s):

Rice, David

Abstract:

What bearing does car cell phone conversation have on traffic safety? Some states feel a great deal. In 2001, 43 states considered bills to ban or regulate phone use while driving. A study by the Highway Safety Research Center at UNC-CH found \"cell phone conversation to be the eighth most likely cause of accidents blamed on driver distraction.\" The North Carolina General Assembly has established a committee \"to examine proposals to require the use of speakerphones and headsets and report to the 2003 General Assembly.\"

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 20 Issue 1-2, July 2002, p96-111, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Traffic safety; Cellular telephones; Automobiles--Laws and legislation