Gov. Pat McCrory and state legislative leaders have lined up behind a proposal to raise pay for North Carolina’s early-career public school teachers. Terry Stoops analyzes the plan during the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.

Sarah Curry discusses how taxes and regulations are forcing North Carolinians to pay more for items such as wine and wood stoves. You’ll also hear highlights from a recent legislative debate about local privilege license taxes, along with an update on the state Revenue Department’s tax collection efforts.

Energy sector worker Mark Cares discusses his experiences working with the shale exploration industry.