Cover

• Gov. Easley got pricey lot at bargain price, Page 1
• New state ethics bill would set bar higher for officials, Page 1

North Carolina

• Christian rights organization warns DPI about non-public claims, Page 4
• Continued Northeast Partnership conflicts concern state auditors, Page 4

Education

• Easley proposes education fund to assist low-wealth counties, Page 9
• Kakadelis commentary: ‘Supersizing’ Kryptonite, Page 9
• Teacher program embraces classical traditions, Page 10
• Power of One celebrates leaders working with children, Page 11

Higher Education

• 2005-’06 academic year will be remembered, Page 12
• Gates foundation gives grant of $10.4 million to NC schools, Page 13
• George Leef commentary: Perils of academic philanthropy, Page 13
• Course of the Month: Turn your radio on, Page 14
• Legislator seeks to overturn out-of-state student provision, Page 14
• Issues in Higher Education: Are faculty working in higher education being “Devalued”?, Page 15

Local Government

• Court ruling imperils red-light penalties, Page 16
• Experts debate Kelo decision, Page 17
• Chad Adams commentary: Public money for non-profits, Page 17
• Charlotte floodplain restrictions go beyond federal requirements, Page 18
• Counties that need Medicaid most can least afford it, Page 19

Learning Curve

• Movie review: “United 93”: Not entertainment, but history, Page 20
• NC History: Piedmont backcountry’s religious fervor contributed to freedom, Page 21
• Book review: Enviro insider does a turnaround, Page 22
• Book review: Paying with Plastic: A book to give statists pause, Page 23

Opinion

• Paul Chesser commentary: Cracks in the crackdown, Page 24
• Editorial: Maybe it’s time for term limits, Page 24
• Editorial: A definition of standing, Page 25
• Editorial: Medicain mandate to counties, Page 25
• John Hood commentary: Help us get our taxes back, Page 25
• Michael Walden commentary: Can economic rules explain gas prices?, Page 26
• Marc Rotterman commentary: Tell Kennedy and McKinney there is no royalty in America, Page 27
• Letters to the editor, Page 27

Parting Shot

• Parting Shot: His key to success? Wait for good stuff to happen, Page 28