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(9.03.10) (FRI 9/3) Friday Interview: The Valuable Role of Subsidiarity
RALEIGH — In the wake of federal stimulus packages, bailouts, and massive overhauls of the nation’s health care and financial sectors, the concept of “limited government” might appear out of date. Still, the American system of government is designed to adhere to constitutionally defined limits. Key to the success of that system is a concept known as subsidiarity. Christopher Wolfe, co-director of the Thomas International Center and professor emeritus of political science at Marquette University, recently discussed subsidiarity with the John Locke Foundation’s Shaftesbury Society. He also spoke with Mitch Kokai for Carolina Journal Radio.

(9.01.10) Nuclear Power Remains Cheaper Than Solar, Regardless of Anti-Nukes Group
RALEIGH — There's no contest in the cost comparison between nuclear and solar power: Nuclear power is a much cheaper option. A new Spotlight report from the John Locke Foundation and Istituto Bruno Leoni delivers that message while debunking an "absurd" study from a North Carolina-based anti-nukes group.

(8.30.10) Locke Letter Vol. 19, No. 3, Summer 2010
In this issue:

  • We need your support


  • JLF in the media


  • JLF Freedom Club coming to your community


  • Lights out at the legislature


  • New JLF faces


  • Research and reports


  • Redistricting and the fall election


  • Pre-election luncheon/analysis

    • (8.27.10) Friday Interview: Standardized Test Questions Tested
    RALEIGH — Students in North Carolina’s public schools face end-of-grade and end-of-course tests to determine how well they’ve mastered the material taught during the school year. But who tests the tests? Until 2009, the content and design of North Carolina’s tests were secret. When the state released some information about its tests last year, observers such as Dr. Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation director of education studies, pored over test questions. Stoops discussed the results of his research with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio.

    (8.26.10) Health Care Deregulation Would Help N.C. With Costs, Quality, Access
    RALEIGH — North Carolina lawmakers should eliminate certificate-of-need laws, mandated health insurance benefits, and most licensing requirements if they're interested in improving health care in the state. That's the conclusion the John Locke Foundation's top health expert reaches in a new Policy Report.

    (8.23.10) Overpriced High School Raises Red Flags About Watauga Tax Vote
    RALEIGH — Days after opening the most expensive public school in North Carolina's history, Watauga County commissioners will ask voters to approve a $1.9 million tax increase. The John Locke Foundation's latest Regional Brief cites the history of the new Watauga High School while questioning the wisdom of a tax hike.

    (8.20.10) Friday Interview: Campus Speech Codes in North Carolina
    RALEIGH — Colleges and universities often are touted as places where ideas flow freely. But just how free is the speech on North Carolina’s college campuses? Jenna Ashley Robinson, campus outreach coordinator for the John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy, wrote a report on campus speech codes that asks “Do North Carolina Students Have Freedom of Speech?” Robinson discussed the report with Mitch Kokai for Carolina Journal Radio.

    (8.20.10) Government Overspending Helps Slow N.C. Economic Recovery
    RALEIGH — A state government that relies on federal bailouts, temporary tax hikes, and other gimmicks to pay as much as one-third of its bills fails to set the stage for strong economic growth in North Carolina. The John Locke Foundation's top budget expert offers that analysis as he reviews new state unemployment data.

    (8.16.10) Rural N.C. School Districts Could Use More Disruption
    RALEIGH — Instant messages, loud music, and spitballs have no place in the classroom, but North Carolina's rural school districts could benefit from a different type of disruption. That's the conclusion the John Locke Foundation's top education expert reaches in a new Spotlight report.

    (8.13.10) Friday Interview: The Future of the N.C. Pension Fund
    RALEIGH — The state of North Carolina promises lifetime pension benefits for state workers and teachers if they’ve worked in their jobs long enough to qualify. State Treasurer Janet Cowell appointed a group this year to study whether the state pension system needs any changes for the future. The group meets again Aug. 23. Chairman Robert Clark is a professor of management innovation and entrepreneurship and professor of economics at N.C. State University. Earlier this year, Clark discussed the group’s goals with Mitch Kokai for Carolina Journal Radio.

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