Common Core just keeps getting weirder. Today, we have two juxtaposed pieces of information. One that shows students being indoctrinated into praising Common Core, the other showing how clearly Common Core fails to educate children.

Two weeks ago, the Oregon legislature was called into special session by Governor Kitzhaber to consider a bill that would allow the Governor exclusive rights to unilaterally negotiate future tax terms with any corporation considering expansion in the state. This bill was being considered in a rush because Nike reportedly was being courted for a large expansion in other states.

As one of 22 Right to Work states in America, North Carolina workers are not required to belong to a union in order to keep their jobs. When 33 workers at AT&T exercised this right and resigned their membership in the Communication Workers of America Union in 2007, they were subjected to workplace harassment. The harassment then got worse as these workers had their private information made public. 

Energy costs in the US have been sky rocketing recently due to over-regulation by the federal government and the ever decreasing value of the dollar. Thankfully, there are options to lower the cost of energy such as fracking, the process of extracting natural gas from shale rock. More importantly, 75% of North Carolinian voters support increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources including energy from shale.

North Carolina FreedomWorks Legislative Liaison Kathy Hartkopf  has outlined the Freedom Agenda for this coming session and where FreedomWorks stands on these important issues. The 2011-2012 biennium of the North Carolina General Assembly convened on Wednesday, January 26. Legislators came back to Raleigh ready to work with office moves completed and committee assignments having been made. House leadership had restructured and streamlined House committees.

Due to the tremendous turnout at many issue briefings earlier this year and the many important policies we need to tackle at the state and federal levels, North Carolina FreedomWorks has added additional dates for you to come out, meet other patriots in your area, and learn about the vital issues facing our state and nation. Please see below for a Legislative Issues Briefing near you.Friday, February 18, 2011: 11:30 am Mama Brava's 117 Holden Beach Rd, SW Shalotte, NC

For those that had their local North Carolina state legislative briefings cancelled last week due to inclement weather, please see below for rescheduled dates and times.Earlier legislative briefings have been a great success with old and new activists joining together to meet and plan to take on the challenges of the new year. We have an unparalleled opportunity to promote limited government policies at the state, local, and federal levels. Come out and here how you can be a part of it.

This is an important announcement for those planning to attend the upcoming North Carolina State Legislative Briefings on January 10 and 11. Due to anticipated inclement weather, several briefings will be rescheduled to a later date to ensure the safety of our members and speakers.