When touting the benefits of federal stimulus money for high-speed rail projects, the N.C. Department of Transportation suggested the money would produce 4,800 jobs. But a Carolina Journal analysis shows that the correct projection actually focuses on 4,800 “job-years.” CJ Managing Editor Rick Henderson defines that term and explains why it could mislead people about high-speed rail’s economic impact during the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.

You’ll hear highlights from a recent legislative debate about State Health Plan changes that prompted a veto from Gov. Beverly Perdue, and Rep. Tim Moore discusses how legislation dubbed Laura’s Law could help reduce the problem of repeat drunk driving.

Jay Schalin of the Pope Center for Higher Education Policy will discuss professors’ workloads in the UNC system. Joseph Henchman of the Tax Foundation will explain the significance of Tax Freedom Day and remind us how long Americans must continue to work this year to pay for items funded through deficit spending.