Record #:

326

Author(s):

Reid, Dee

Abstract:

North Carolina should dispose of its hazardous wastes in such a way that its citizens and the environment are protected, the economy remains stable, and those factors that attract people and businesses to the state are not degraded.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 10 Issue 2-3, Mar 1988, p78-93, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hazardous wastes

Record #:

327

Author(s):

Mather, Tom

Abstract:

North Carolina cities and counties are facing an urgent problem that exists nationwide: how to dispose of waste safely and economically. The state is considering incineration and recycling, and forecasting the environmental impact of continued landfill use.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 10 Issue 2-3, Mar 1988, p40-52, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Refuse and refuse disposal; Sanitary landfills

Record #:

328

Author(s):

Finger, Bill; Tursi, Frank

Abstract:

As the population grows, water supply needs increase as do the sources of pollution. The challenge of protecting water quality and ensuring an adequate water supply must be accepted and acted upon by the state.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 10 Issue 2-3, Mar 1988, p53-69, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water-supply; Water quality

Record #:

329

Author(s):

O'Conner, Paul T.

Abstract:

Three urban afternoon dailies have ceased publication in recent years, yet rural afternoon papers seem to be flourishing.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 10 Issue 1, Oct 1987, p68-71, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

THE WATCHMAN (Newspaper)

Record #:

330

Author(s):

Betts, Jack; Finger, Bill

Abstract:

North Carolina is tangled in a bureaucratic nightmare regarding environmental agencies. The sheer number of such agencies and the occurrence of interagency overlap are leading legislators to call for consolidation or realignment.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 10 Issue 2-3, Mar 1988, p10, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Environmental policy

Record #:

331

Author(s):

Beyle, Thad L.

Abstract:

Gubernatorial succession has a definite effect on the legislative and judicial branches.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 10 Issue 1, Oct 1987, p2-10, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Governors--Succession

Record #:

332

Author(s):

Finger, Bill; Coble, Ron

Abstract:

The North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has completed its first ten years.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 10 Issue 1, Oct 1987, p27-59, il, por, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research

Record #:

333

Author(s):

Betts, Jack

Abstract:

The issue is whether the selection of judges would improve or not should North Carolina switch from its current judicial elective system to a merit selection system.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 9 Issue 4, June 1987, p14-21, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Judges--Election

Record #:

334

Author(s):

Helms, Park

Abstract:

Helms argues for merit selection while Rosch advocates the present elective system with some modifications.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 9 Issue 4, June 1987, p22-34, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Judges--Election

Record #:

335

Author(s):

White, Katherine

Abstract:

Two new Supreme Court members and a new chief justice, added to the current members, give the North Carolina Supreme Court a new look.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 9 Issue 3, Mar 1987, p86-91, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina. Supreme Court

Record #:

336

Author(s):

Finger, Bill; Conn, Robert

Abstract:

In North Carolina the public has the right to see almost any government record because of a broadly worded \"public record\" law, which gives rise to recurring problems.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 9 Issue 4, June 1987, p2-13, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Public records--Access control

Record #:

337

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Aaron Johnson is North Carolina's Secretary of Correction.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 9 Issue 3, Mar 1987, p38-41, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Johnson, Aaron

Record #:

338

Author(s):

Finger, Bill

Abstract:

The state government funds three major community-based programs for adult criminal offenders: community penalties, intensive probation and parole, and community service. Each program went through a distinct evolution and faces different prospects for the future.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 9 Issue 3, Mar 1987, p50-73, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Prisons--Laws and legislation; Rehabilitation of criminals

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 #:

447

Author(s):

O'Conner, Paul T.

Abstract:

O'Connor examines the history of redistricting in North Carolina in the past 20 years and outlines the key issues for the 1991 legislature. He also looks at landmark court decisions affecting redistricting, and how other states handle it.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 13 Issue 1, Dec 1990, p30-49, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Election districts; Gerrymander