With North Carolina’s economy still lagging behind most of its neighbors and much of the rest of the country, John Hood has outlined a new state investment plan in the book Our Best Foot Forward. He discusses key themes from the book during the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.

Terry Stoops offers his assessment of opportunity scholarships, an idea moving through the General Assembly now that would help more North Carolina families afford private education for their kids.

Speaking of education, you’ll hear a legislative debate about efforts to emulate Florida in encouraging greater participation in Advanced Placement classes. You’ll also hear state senators discuss efforts to revisit 2011 annexation reform legislation.

Plus Duke law professor Scott Silliman examines policy and legal issues surrounding drone warfare.