As state lawmakers try to hammer out a final budget deal, leaders of the minority party have raised concerns about the way the budget is put together.

You?ll hear comments from House Minority Leader Paul Stam, R-Wake, and
Senate Minority Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, and reaction from Joe Coletti in the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.

The state budget includes more money for targeted tax incentives, and Piedmont Publius blogger Sam Hieb will explain how the Triad?s local governments are relying more on incentives to boost the region?s economy.

Plus Roy Cordato will share his concerns about the state?s climate commission, you?ll learn why some lawmakers want to stop N.C. counties from seeking land-transfer tax increases in the future, and Troy Kickler will share information about the history of North Carolina county names.