Record #:

3562

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

Major components of the incentives grant program are tax credit programs, including those for worker training; loan and grant programs, including business energy loans; and the Governor's Industrial Recruitment Competitive Fund.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 17 Issue 2 and 3, Dec 1997, p46-47, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Industry and state

Record #:

3673

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

Deciding what is urban and rural might depend on who is answering the question. The U.S. Bureau of the Census, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, and the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center each have differing definitions.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 17 Issue 2 and 3, Dec 1997, p103, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cities and towns; Rural population

Record #:

3977

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

Budgetary constraints and governmental mandates, in addition to the child's disability, are among the demands educators face in working with children with special needs. New Hanover County Schools and Rockingham County Public Schools are among those profiled for successful programs.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 17/18 Issue 4/1, Nov 1998, p103-119, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Handicapped children--Education; Special education; Public schools--Rockingham County; Public schools--New Hanover County

Record #:

4826

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

As far back as the 1980s, polls show that around 60 percent of North Carolinians favor a state lottery. When the lottery is tied to public education, support rises to 70 percent. McLaughlin discusses several polls taken in the 1980s and 1990s and what they reveal about public attitudes toward lotteries.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 19 Issue 1/2, Oct 2000, p40-41, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lotteries--Public opinion

Record #:

39

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

Chapel Hill author Tim McLaurin discusses the effects of his recent bone marrow transplant on his life and work.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 13 Issue 3-4, Nov 1991, p93-104, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cancer; McLaurin, Tim, 1953-2002

Record #:

243

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike; Breslin, Ellen

Abstract:

$3.6 billion of government money, some of which funds state government programs that focus primarily on health care, is spent on health programs in North Carolina each year.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 14 Issue 1, May 1992, p46-95, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Medical care--Cost of