John Locke Updates: 2005

Across the nation economic development has developed a new aura thanks in part to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Kelo v. City of New London.  The decision…

Aside from being one of only two states in the nation to pass Medicaid expenses to local governments (N.Y. is the other, though they are in the…

Economic growth is inextricably tied to government policy.  This policy may take a variety of forms.  Richard Wagner, in the Dunn Daily Record, noted that politicians, while on…

Under the direction of Karen Palasek, Director of Academic and Educational Programs, JLF recently launched the E.A. Morris Fellowship for Emerging Leaders, a statewide leadership-training program.  The program,…

This week, JLF opined on a host of issues concerning schools in the state. Terry Stoops and Lindalyn Kakadelis tackled teaching standards and standardization; Stoops in the Charlotte Observer, and…

If it all seems like a sale’s pitch, it might be. But, you’d be wise to read John Hood‘s new book, Selling the Dream: Why Advertising is Good…

It’s too bad Wake County didn’t keep in mind Michael Sanera‘s Spotlight piece on solid waste markets that was released by the JLF in late October.  If…

NBC-17’s “At Issue”, featuring Donna Martinez and Cash Michaels, updated viewers on key race results and provided commentary on issues affected by the races.  Issues covered included bonds…

Troy Kickler, Director of the North Carolina History Project, spoke at a Teacher’s Workshop at the Friday Center for Continuing Studies at UNC-CH.  The workshop, sponsored by the…

Terry Stoops, at a roundtable discussion with Lockwood Phillips and Connie Asero on the Viewpoints Radio Show, pontificated on the outcomes of Onslow County, Carteret County,…