Record #:

448

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

The NC legislature convened for the 1991 session with a $1.3 billion gap in money needed for the budget. This article deals with the choices facing the General Assembly as it wrestles with adding and cutting programs and the issue of raising taxes.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 13 Issue 2, June 1991, p2-19, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Budget

Record #:

449

Author(s):

Betts, Jack

Abstract:

The research in this article leads to ten specific recommendations for North Carolina to consider in improving its elections process.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 13 Issue 2, June 1991, p20-53, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Voting

Record #:

450

Author(s):

Betts, Jack

Abstract:

Leadership programs in North Carolina generally share the broad goals of developing leadership skills and improving the community, the state, and the region.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 13 Issue 1, Dec 1991, p1, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Leadership--Study and teaching

Record #:

463

Author(s):

Miller, Todd

Abstract:

Enormous population growth in coastal counties will cause severe problems for local governments in the upcoming years.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 10 Issue 2-3, Mar 1988, p70-77, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Coast changes; Coastal zone management

Record #:

903

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

North Carolina's registered health care lobbyists are listed.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 14 Issue 1, May 1992, p96, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Medical care--Laws and legislation; Lobbyists

Record #:

1039

Author(s):

Hochberg, Adam

Abstract:

North Carolina legislators are debating legislation that would televise the sessions of the General Assembly. C-Span already televises the U.S. Congress, and NC Public Television offers weekly programs that televise certain areas of state government.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 14 Issue 3, Feb 1993, p50-67, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina. General Assembly

Record #:

1040

Author(s):

Otten, Kim Kebschull

Abstract:

A recent book-length research report examines how universities in the UNC system identify and reward excellent teaching.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 14 Issue 3, Feb 1993, p70-86, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

College teachers--Incentive awards; College teachers--Tenure; University of North Carolina (System)

Record #:

1041

Author(s):

Overton, Sharon

Abstract:

North Carolina has gained a reputation as an hospitable state for the film industry; the potential impact of a film production on a small town is considerable.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 14 Issue 3, Feb 1993, p2-26, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Motion picture industry

Record #:

1042

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

Seventeen North Carolina citizens wrote essays proposing ideas and action for newly-elected Governor Jim Hunt.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 14 Issue 3, Feb 1993, p27-49, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Governors

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 #:

1044

Author(s):

O'Conner, Paul T.

Abstract:

More high-tech equipment, larger legislative staffs, demographic changes, and expanded cable television coverage will combine to give the state legislature a new atmosphere in the future.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 14 Issue 2, Sept 1992, p58-68, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina. General Assembly

Record #:

1045

Author(s):

Mather, Tom

Abstract:

Global TransPark, North Carolina's proposed air cargo/industrial park in Kinston, promises many benefits for the state, yet has its share of risks.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 14 Issue 2, Sept 1992, p26-39, il, por, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

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

Record #:

1046

Author(s):

Martin, James G.

Abstract:

Martin, in supporting the proposed air cargo complex in Kinston, argues that NC should seize this profitable opportunity, which could create thousands of jobs and pump millions of dollars into the state's economy.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 14 Issue 2, Sept 1992, p40-48, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

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

Record #:

1047

Author(s):

Herget, J. Barlow

Abstract:

Professional sports franchises in North Carolina have a significant economic impact on their communities.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 14 Issue 2, Sept 1992, p2-25, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sports franchises; Sports--Economic aspects

Record #:

1220

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike; Otterbourg, Ken

Abstract:

The 1990 Census revealed four trends in North Carolina's population: it contains more urban dwellers, more minorities, fewer poor, and more elderly. These trends are sure to affect policy decisions in the future.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 14 Issue 4, Aug 1993, p2-49, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Census, 1990; Population--Statistics