The scandal surrounding Mary Easley?s hiring and pay raise at N.C. State University has led to a major administrative shakeup in recent months at one of the state?s flagship public universities. Jane Shaw will discuss the long-term impact of that scandal during the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.

Speaking of scandals, Joe Coletti will assess a recent report that details losses of $635 million associated with state mental health programs.

You?ll also hear tax talk, including Gov. Beverly Perdue?s efforts to justify as much as $1.6 billion in new taxes and legislative Republicans? critiques of many of the tax ideas on the table during this year? state budget negotiations.

And UNC journalism professor Napoleon Byars will explain the value of the federal Freedom of Information Act.