 Issue No. 1
Feb. 2, 2001
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Names in the News.
Chandler, Parrott join NCCBI board.... Jim Hunt decides to
practice law.... Harlan Boyles sets up shop as a CPA.
Calendar
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Welcome
back! With the reconvening of the General Assembly, NCCBI
resumes every-Friday distribution of the Legislative Bulletin to all members who
have given us their e-mail addresses. You may register others
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This Week's Briefing
Overview:
An attempt to overthrow Rep. Jim Black as Speaker of the House
fails, but the battle prevents the legislature from quickly
getting down to business. Budget woes take center stage, and
redistricting figures to be another
major issue this session. We have these stories:
The House and Senate elect
leaders and get down to business
Why geography may be more
important than politics in redistricting
What's causing the budget
crisis?
Who's who on the Easley
team
A lottery bill surfaces in the
House; the Senate takes up election reforms
State
government WATCH: A study group says the state should spend $80 million
for modern voting machines so North Carolina can avoid Florida's nasty
experience . . . The Utilities Commission says 10-digit
dialing will begin March 15 in Charlotte. Those
stories and more
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NEWS:
The National Academy of Sciences releases its long-awaited
study on the causes and possible cures of carpal tunnel
syndrome and other musculoskeletal disorders. But critics
immediately attack the study's methodology and conclusions,
and one of its own authors issues a stinging dissent. Read
that story. Also, a survey of manufacturers finds rising
natural gas prices are costing the nation one point of GDP. Read
that story.
Looking ahead: NCCBI
will unveil its legislative agenda at our annual Legislative Conference
in Raleigh on Thursday, Feb. 22. The much-anticipated
Legislative Reception, where NCCBI people can mix and mingle
with lawmakers in a relaxed atmosphere, will be held the prior
evening of Wednesday, Feb. 21. Members
should watch their mail for the brochure (pictured above right) containing
complete information and registration.
Read
that story.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT: NCCBI schedules another in its
popular seminars to train business people how to improve their
media relations skills, including how to conduct yourself
during a TV interview. Read
that story.
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