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28 Jan 2009

Without public insistence that government actions be exposed to the sunlight, those who prefer shadows will have an easier time remaining in the dark.

By Bob Burtman | 28 Jan 2009 (Columns: Bob Burtman)

22 Oct 2008

Orange County airport: Flying under the radar

Despite repeated claims that the airport decision process will be inclusive, the evidence points in a different direction.

By Bob Burtman | 22 Oct 2008 (Columns: Bob Burtman)

16 Apr 2008

Orange County ponders Buckhorn Village—and its own future

"It would be totally inappropriate and imprudent to approve this project," said Carrboro planning board chairman James Carnahan.

By Bob Burtman | 16 Apr 2008 (Columns: Bob Burtman)

9 Jan 2008

Property rights: a license to squeal

Unfortunately for those who live in a black-and-white universe, property rights are an enormously complicated concept that demand a consistent approach if they are to have validity and gain political traction.

By Bob Burtman | 9 Jan 2008 (Columns: Bob Burtman)

12 Dec 2007

UNC coach Butch Davis: The $2 million man

UNC-Chapel Hill had decided to give football coach Butch Davis a $291,000 raise and one-year contract extension—despite a weak 4-8 record in his first season.

By Bob Burtman | 12 Dec 2007 (Columns: Bob Burtman)

10 Oct 2007

Lawn lovers, local officials ignore drought

The simple fact is, the overall demand for water is finally catching up with the supply.

By Bob Burtman | 10 Oct 2007 (Columns: Bob Burtman)

12 Sep 2007

Incentives: Down the slippery slope

Largely forgotten is one of the chief purposes of incentives programs that, at least back in the day, was cited by state officials to warrant them initially: to attract business to poor communities with high unemployment rates.

By Bob Burtman | 12 Sep 2007 (Columns: Bob Burtman)

6 Dec 2006

Duke and Durham: The Blue Devil is in the details

By any objective standard, Duke University has been more than generous when it comes to funding the proposed performing arts center in downtown Durham.

By Bob Burtman | 6 Dec 2006 (Columns: Bob Burtman)

1 Nov 2006

Breaking the code

The invitation to attend a recent service at Durham's Liberty Baptist Church noted nothing special about the program beyond the plan to honor a group of judicial leaders for their work.

By Bob Burtman | 1 Nov 2006 (Columns: Bob Burtman)