As N.C. House budget writers unveil elements of their spending plan, one of the items that’s still unclear is the role the state will play in relieving counties’ Medicaid burden.
Joe Coletti will discuss that topic in the next Carolina Journal Radio, responding to recent comments from Rep. Bill Owens and Speaker Joe Hackney.
You’ll also hear the House and Senate Republican leaders raise concerns about the tax policies connected to their chambers’ budget plans, including the likely decision to maintain “temporary” sales and income taxes.
Terry Stoops will turn his expert eye to a controversial school merger in Orange County, while Troy Kickler will share his knowledge of a controversial figure from North Carolina’s political past: Nathaniel Macon.
Lisa Martin of the N.C. Home Builders Association will also join us to discuss the impact of environmental regulation on construction in this state.
