Popular Government

In five decisions dating from 1996, the same five-person majority of the US Supreme Court has progressively insulated states against suits by citizens seeking remedies for violation of their federally guaranteed statutory rights. What is the reasoning behind the Court's rulings, and how do the decisions affect major federal legislation such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?

Six judicial districts in North Carolina are pilot-testing a unified family court; a separate division within the court system responsible for all cases involving family-related legal issues. Why does the state's court system need such a structure, and how does the new family court work?

Strategic planning is one of the most frequently discussed topics in the management literature, yet many organizations find it difficult to put into practice. Using navigational tools as a metaphor, this article describes some limitations of strategic planning and suggests why public organizations should consider visioning as an alternative.

Hiring an executive director is one of the most important actions that the governing board of a nonprofit agency takes. This guide, which includes model forms, provides boards with a systematic approach for recruiting, interviewing, and selecting an executive director.

Among older adults in North Carolina living at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, about 56 percent (roughly 275,000 people) are without insurance for prescription drugs. Such adults resort to various strategies, some dangerous, to manage their prescription drug costs. The author proposes a way for North Carolina to assist its low-income older adults in managing and paying for needed medications.