Research Newsletter (Archive)

View in your browser. I read this week about the work of conservationists on Lake Norman who are cleaning up and taking care of…

View in your browser. Welcome Why do African American students receive a disproportionate number of short- and long-term suspensions from classroom teachers and administrators?  Some have…

View in your browser. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has published a slide presentation called "How to Estimate Economic Impacts From Renewable Energy." …

View in your browser. I was struck this week when I came across two news stories virtually side-by-side.  One was the story of the…

View in your browser. Following the 2010 census the North Carolina General Assembly prepared redistricting plans for both houses of the state legislature and for…

View in your browser. Welcome I think my title says it all. CommenTerry According to a report (PDF) published by the NC Department…

View in your browser. The Utilities Commission has approved Duke’s plan for converting one of its coal plants to natural gas. Duke will build two combined cycle…

View in your browser. Destroying property and taking things from people doesn’t grow the economy. Sounds rather obvious? That’s why lobbyists come armed with "economic impact" studies.

View in your browser. Tired of the average 7-minute doctor visit? Then consider making the switch to direct primary care (DPC). For an affordable monthly…

View in your browser. Crony capitalism is a term that we have been hearing a lot lately. The term has come into use to distinguish…