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1596
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North Carolina, for reasons of order and convenience, is the only state that allows prosecutors to determine the trial date for a defendant. Despite its good intentions, the rule is working contrary to the goals of an efficient criminal justice system.
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1597
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The issues regarding local government programs for contracting services of minority- and women-owned businesses are presented in a question-and-answer format.
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1598
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Local governments make a good-faith effort to help women- and minority-owned businesses participate in bidding for government contracts. One such way is through certification programs.
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1599
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A 1992 survey of N.C. school systems by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction revealed a 59% increase in violent behavior during the preceding five years. The authors suggest conflict resolution training and peer mediation for confronting this problem.
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1787
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North Carolina's fire mortality rate is fifty percent higher than the national rate. A recent study, reported by the authors, examined the fire safety practices in state households to assess fire preparation and prevention.
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1801
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The North Carolina General Assembly has written into law the proposition \"All children can learn,\" a position that places an obligation on the state to provide adequate and appropriate education for special and disabled children.
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1802
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Catawba Valley High School was created to provide education for students who were thought to be at risk of school failure or incarceration. The school has proved to be a success, earning the Governor's Award for Excellence in Education.
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1803
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At issue is the extent to which NC counties should be responsible for administering or financing public assistance and social service programs mandated by federal or state governments. Some counties are passing resolutions opposing such mandates.
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1804
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Clark examines the issue of increased imprisonment to determine its viability as a deterrent to violent crime.
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2073
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The confidentiality of juvenile court proceedings is determined by such factors as whether a hearing is open to the public, how much publicity there is, and whether records of the proceeding are restricted.
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2074
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Currently, county health care services are financed through county appropriations, state and federal funds, private grants, and fees. However, national and state debate over health care is affecting how counties meet health care responsibilities.
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2105
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Interbasin transfer (IBT), or the movement of water from one river basin to another, can be controversial. Examples include the Randleman Dam and Lake Gaston Pipeline project. The General Assembly recently passed a new IBT statute altering legislation
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2108
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Gladys Hall Coates has received the University of North Carolina's first Bell Award for her contributions to the university. Mrs. Coates, along with her husband, Albert, helped found the University of North Carolina's Institute of Government.
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2109
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From 1981 to 1993, over $3 billion was spent on public school construction and other capital needs. With projected costs for the next decade at $5.6 billion, school systems and counties are being scrutinized over their past spending toward stated needs.
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2217
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Loeb identifies the factors that affect automobile liability insurance for North Carolinians, and explains how rates are set in the state.
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