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 #:

18675

Author(s):

Coble, Ran; Akers, Lauren

Abstract:

The 65 and older population of the state in general demonstrate a sense of civic duty, typically voting more, involved in public service, and are generally contribute more to their communities. Statistical evidence supporting this claim is presented showing disparities between generations in voter turnout and participation numbers in religious and non-secular community activities.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 23 Issue 2-3, Mar 2010, p124-157, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Community service

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