2016-03-19 18:53
A bill that recently passed the NC General Assembly will change the property tax classification for certain land that benefits wildlife.The new tax classification for wildlife conservation l… Read More
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2016-03-19 18:53
We must conserve water. If we do not conserve during a drought, we could run out of water, or have cloudy water as the water systems pump from the bottom of the lake.We do conserve water so… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
The Realtors are at it again. They intend to spend millions to repeal a law that allows county commissions to, with the approval of the voters, impose a 0.4% transfer tax on the sale of prop… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Some people say that, with the current economic problems, this year is not one to raise taxes.Yes, many people’s finances are tight at this time. Families are having to tighten their b… Read More
2008-08-17 21:19
North Carolina has a law banning the use of “groins” (often known as jetties), man-made devices that reach out into the ocean from the beach. These are often used to prevent eros… Read More
2008-08-17 21:09
Paul Stam, a Republican NC House member from Wake County, and Republican leader in the NC House, had the following comment about the naming of a new NC State library for former Governor Jim… Read More
2008-08-17 21:07
According to a recent Business Week article, North Carolina’s progressive protection laws for borrowers may become a nationwide model.Looking over a past issue of Business Week today… Read More
2008-08-17 21:06
From 12/5/07 Raleigh (NC) News and Observer:Ban Possible on new water tie-ins“With water supplies drying up in Raleigh and Durham [NC], elected leaders in the Triangle’s two bigg… Read More
2008-08-17 21:03
On November 9 I posted a poll on Blue NC asking “What is the most urgent environment problem facing North Carolina?” I promised to give my opinion later. It is now later.The choi… Read More
2008-08-17 21:01
The Chatham County N.C. Board of Commissioners has addressed the need for more money for schools by increasing the school impact fees from $2,900 to $3,500, the maximum amount allowed. The B… Read More
2006-08-03 10:36
Most workers are covered by two minimum wage laws, the federal law and their state law. The minimum wage that applies is the higher of the two. (The exception is the small number of workers… Read More
2006-07-12 17:52
There have been too many recent reports of Social Security numbers being stolen and possibility falling into the hands of identity thieves. While most of the Social Security numbers that hav… Read More
2006-06-26 15:00
An article in the on-line magazine Slate by Henry Lanman reports that the US Government has used the concept of state secrets to shield the government from law suits.Lanman discusses the fed… Read More
2006-06-11 15:19
Two items, when taken together, show the priorities of the present Congress. As noted in the blog Confined Spaces, Congress passed two increases of fines that may be levied by regulatory age… Read More
2006-05-23 12:50
The Congress is at it again. In a previous post I pointed out that a bill had passed the U. S. House of Representatives that would preempt, or override, state regulations on feed safety that… Read More
2006-04-09 11:43
According to a story in the Washington Post today (Sunday, April 9), the administration is considering its options for military strikes against Iran. This is all part of "coercive diplomacy"… Read More
2006-03-24 11:37
An editorial in today’s New York Times criticized Michael Chertoff, Secretary of Homeland Security, for his lack of leadership in the area of chemical plant security. Chemical plants a… Read More
2006-03-21 02:09
The government regulatory agencies enforce regulations by imposing fines on those who violate the regulations. This ability to fine violators puts teeth into the rules.Therefore if the viola… Read More
2006-03-09 10:59
Usually Republicans support the concept of Federalism, the reliance of states to make decisions about the welfare of their residents. Sometimes known as "states rights", the idea is that ind… Read More
2006-03-07 02:50
2006-03-07 02:50
On March 1, 2006, both AT&T and BellSouth submitted their comments to the FCC's rulemaking proceeding concerning consumer protection for broadband customers. As in the earlier round of c… Read More
2006-02-26 22:28
Those who oppose regulation often forget (or ignore) the fact that a large amount of regulation is supported by (often requested by) business groups and other groups generally "anti-regulati… Read More
2006-02-24 12:36
One of the objections to regulation is that free market competition prevents the need for regulation. In some cases, this may be true. In a monopoly market, such as electric, gas, cable, and… Read More
2006-02-16 03:27
Two of the most important agencies that protect worker safety and health are the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Pr… Read More
2006-02-12 03:30
There are many people, particularly conservatives and business interests, who seem to abhor all regulation (but conveniently ignoring regulations that benefit them). Regulations that protect… Read More
2005-12-28 14:23
U. S. Senators Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine, and Joe Lieberman, D-Conn, have introduced legislation that would attempt to reduce the danger from terrorist attacks on chemical plant… Read More
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