Some of 2007?s major government-related scandals could influence North Carolina politics in this new year. We?ll discuss some of those scandals this weekend on Carolina Journal Radio.
Don Carrington will offer an update on Roanoke Rapids? response to the failing Randy Parton Theatre, while John Hood tackles the legislative scandal involving Rep. Thomas Wright.
No one contends that North Carolina?s school funding formulas involve scandal, but lawmakers are studying those funding formulas through a new special committee. We?ll hear some comments from the committee?s co-chairmen, Rep. Rick Glazier and Sen. A.B. Swindell.
Lawmakers are also studying the future of targeted tax incentives. You?ll hear some comments from recent discussions about those incentives, along with expert analysis from Chad Adams.
One of the best ways to improve an economy is to lower barriers to free trade. Doug Bandow, vice president of Policy for Citizen Outreach, will share his insights about the debate over globalization.
