As North Carolina legislators struggle to balance the next state budget, some observers wonder why the state lottery hasn?t provided more money to fill government?s spending needs. Joe Coletti will explore that topic during the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.
Some lawmakers are haggling over property rights issues as well. Daren Bakst will make his case for expanding one bill moving now through the General Assembly to increase property owners? protection against eminent domain abuse.
We?ll hear from Fox News and Weekly Standard rising star Mary Katharine Ham, who will share her ideas about the major political controversies of the day. Ham spoke at the recent Take Back Our State Tea Party, and we?ll also hear words of wisdom an 85-year-old World War II veteran delivered at another recent Tea Party.
Plus we?ll learn why N.C. Common Cause executive director Bob Phillips supports creation of an independent redistricting commission for the Tar Heel State.
