News
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the impact of the economic crisis on north carolina is the subject of two new bulletins
"The Economy and Employment in North Carolina: Is the Worst Over?" examines the outlook for the job market in North Carolina and the economic factors affecting growth in the state. "The Effect of the Global Economic Crisis on State and Local Tax Returns" explains why the global crisis has been so severe and identifies the short-term and long-term consequences of the crisis on state and local government. Both bulletins are available as free PDF documents.
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david owens assisted university and town of chapel hill in pursuit of common goal
Professor David Owens has spent the past year helping the University and the Town of Chapel Hill develop the recently approved development agreement for Carolina North, a research and mixed-use academic campus planned for 250 acres two miles north of the main campus of UNC-Chapel Hill. Owens' role was described in a recent issue of University Gazette.
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special issue of popular government: immigration impacts on north carolina
Over the last two decades, newcomers to North Carolina have included large numbers of immigrants from many countries, but particularly from Latin America and Asia. Immigration is generally regulated at the federal level, but its impact is increasingly felt at state and local levels. This special issue of Popular Government explores the ways in which state and local governments and communities have responded to North Carolina’s growing immigrant population.
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we the people: the relevance of the north carolina constitution
North Carolina middle and high school teachers recently attended a Civic Education Consortium workshop about the NC State Constitution. The training included Constitutional Tales, a presentation that weaves together stories of the black freemen and freedmen and northern and native whites whose leadership helped to create the 1868 Constitution.
Resources
September 10 webinar to help GOVERNMENTS prepare for flu season
This flu season will not be like others, and state and local preparedness will be crucial in preventing the spread of the virus. The School will offer an informative webinar on Sept. 10 featuring experts such as Dr. Julie Casane, NC Division of Public Health; Ben Matthews, NC Department of Public Instruction; Jill Moore, School of Government; and Gibbie Harris, Buncombe County.
immigration law resource site
The School of Government offers an immigration law online resource site to assist state and local government agencies and officials. The website features relevant publications and links to related legislation, as well as links to other sites with valuable resources.