City and county government costs the average North Carolinian 5 percent of his personal income. That?s according to the latest edition of the Center for Local Innovation?s By The Numbers report. Chad Adams will explain the implications of a growing local government tax burden during the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.
State government spending also has grown substantially in recent years, and top lawmakers credit an increased focus on education. You?ll hear their comments on the subject, along with reaction from Terry Stoops. Speaking of education, you?ll hear Sen. Martin Nesbitt?s concerns about a recent shake-up within North Carolina?s public school leadership team.
As lawmakers grapple with large holes in the state budget, does it make sense to maintain the Golden LEAF organization? Brian Balfour of the Civitas Institute says no. He?ll explain his position.
And we?ll learn details about a new Web site called StopInternetPredators.org. Stacie Rumenap of the national group Stop Child Predators will explain how the new site can help parents keep their kids safe from harm.
