WHEREAS; the Deputy State Public Defenders litigate against Deputy Prosecutors, we, the undersigned, believe that there is an inherent conflict in prosecutors or their representatives participating in the selection, hiring or retention process for the State Public Defender and strongly object to any such participation. WHEREAS; the Deputy State Public Defenders litigate against Deputy Attorneys General, we, the undersigned, believe that there is an inherent conflict in the Indiana State Attorney General or his representative participating in the selection, hiring or retention process for the State Public Defender and strongly object to any such participation. WHEREAS; there is a consensus among legal organizations and scholars that trial judges should not be involved in the selection, hiring or retention of public defenders practicing before them we, the undersigned, do not believe that trial judges or their representative should participate in the selection, hiring or retention process for the State Public Defender and strongly object to any such participation.

Shepherds Mill Road in Clarke County Virginia is used as a short cut and heavily traveled during rush hour. The current speed limit of 55 miles per hour seriously endangers the residents, our pets, and our livestock. It is imperative that the speed limit is lowered to 35 to prevent additional accidents and fatalities on the road.

President Trump is once again putting himself above the law, claiming the House’s impeachment inquiry is "illegitimate" and "unconstitutional" and refusing to comply with any inquiry-related subpoenas. Despite the president's obstinacy, the House must do everything it can to make sure the inquiry moves forward -- and that any Trump administration officials who are implicated by it are held accountable. That includes holding anyone who attempts to obstruct the investigation "in contempt" -- a serious procedure that can result in fines and even jail time for uncooperative witnesses. This administration has proven that subpoenas alone won't be enough. Congress must use every tool it has to rein in this president who consistently abuses his power -- and show a strong, unified response to the administration’s obstruction. Add your name to tell Congress: hold any Trump official who refuses to comply with the House’s impeachment inquiry in contempt.

Thanks to everyone who signed this petition! Each and every person made a huge impact for quick action and responses. Please see this update I received today from Caltrans on the timeline for installation: Hi Heather – Caltrans is working on a project to install a 3-megawatt generator at the Lantos Tunnel. In fact, Caltrans engineers met with staff from Caterpillar Corporation today, going over design specifications for the generator that will be installed at the Tunnel Operations Center. A generator of its size will take some time to develop, build, and install. Currently, we are in the design phase. After the design specifications are delivered, Caterpillar will custom-build the generator. Caltrans and Caterpillar will work together to install the generator onsite. All tolled, the process with taken 8-12 months. The generator will have more than enough power to run the tunnel systems, including the jets fans, in the event of a power outage. If you have other questions, please send me an email or give me a call. Sincerely Jeff Weiss FYI: I've also added this same petition to the Change website. (URL below.) Officials will continue to receive updates from either petition; I'm combining and sending both lists to them now and an ongoing daily basis as new names are added. No names or comments will be lost! You can sign either one and I'll make sure it's communicated. I did this because MoveOn *will* add you to a political email list so I wanted to provide an option if you are not comfortable with that. You can always unsubscribe at the end of the email. ALTERNATIVE PETITION: http://chng.it/nYV8KM46cV (Copy and paste into browser) With the recent PG&E shutdown, it became apparent that the Lantos Tunnels do not have a backup generator and there are no plans to install one. The tunnels cannot be open without electricity. It’s imperative that a backup generator is installed because the tunnels are a lifeline for thousands of Coastside residents. If electricity is not available after an earthquake or any other emergency, residents will be left in a desperate situation. There is also the major economic impact as it is part of a major north-south artery in San Mateo county. Please sign this petition that directly asks Caltrans and elected local, state, and Congress officials to put the safety of Coastside residents first with the common-sense installation of a permanent backup generator for the Lantos Tunnels.

This will allow for people to have another fun thing to do since many bars will let 18-year-olds come in to hang out and dance.

In an effort to decolonize from forced assimilation, many of us, the descendants of Naparyarmiut, would prefer to legally acknowledge our home town by its original Yup'ik name. The northernmost U.S. city, Utqiagvik, was successful in reverting back to their traditional Inupiaq name and so has the Yup'ik village, Nunam Iqua. There is power in a name. Naparyarmiut warriors were strong and fierce. It's time we take our power back that the colonizers took from us when they changed the name of our beautiful sea-side village to "Hooper Bay". Please, sign this petition if you are in support of changing the name of "Hooper Bay" back to our traditional name, "Naparyarmiut".

Vaping has helped many people quit smoking cigarettes. Due to people buying knock off online juices and THC cartridges, they gained lung disease. The CDC has proven flavored vape products that are purchased in-store did not cause any health issues. It is actually a healthier approach than cigarettes. Teenagers have their hands on these products as well, yet they get their hands on cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs but nobody has banned any of those products. There is absolutely no reason to ban a helpful product.

Last year, it was called SB652. We managed to run out the clock on its passage. Early this year, Senator Regan announced in a co-sponsorship memo that he was bringing it back. Nothing happened for months until just this week when he introduced the bill as SB887. Its name is the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, something taken directly from the ALEC model bill from which much of the language of the bill was derived, as well. Several states have passed or moved similar bills. The provisions of the bill make acts of protest into 2nd-degree felonies on par with sexual assault. Repeat offenses are considered 1st-degree felonies on par with rape and murder. Murky language in the bill leaves the door open to things like discussing an upcoming protest to being considered conspiratorial acts that could be charged as felonies. The Senate is on break right now, but will be back in session later this month. When they return, they will only be back in session 12 more days before the end of the year. We have a short window of time to stop this terrible bill. Please sign our petition and then call your state senator.

We want to create a safe place for patrons of age to come and enjoy an assortment of cafe goods along with Hookah. Currently in Utah, it is illegal to own and operate Hookah lounges. We have no way of obtaining a license in order to serve our community with what they want. We have a vast population that enjoys their nicotine and it’s only growing. If smoking cigarettes and vaping is legal, then why shouldn’t Hookah be? Yes, smoking indoors has its arguments in regards to second-hand smoke. However, we are looking for an exception to bring this specific idea to life. Look at California; you see Hookah spots on every corner with no issue! Hookah made with quality sheesh doesn’t contain any illegal contraband. In fact, your daily pack of cigarettes contains a vast amount more of carcinogens than a standard Hookah. Bringing a Hookah lounge to Salt Lake that has a calming ambiance where people can enjoy themselves and unwind after a hard day of work as opposed to going out and drinking in a club is a much safer option.

The new proposed harbor fees were based on a professional appraisal, but somehow there may have been an error. Setting the fee rate for the Keehi Boat Harbor to the same rate as the Ala Wai Boat Harbor (13/foot) causes concern. We think the fees for Keehi Harbor should be about $10/foot, to match the recently renovated Haleiwa Boat Harbor pricing of $10/foot, or Waianae Boat Harbor pricing at $11/foot. We are asking Hawaii’s Government leaders to encourage the DLNR-Boating division to apply the Hawaii Administrative Chapter DLNR Boating Division Rule 13-234-3 and set the price of the Keehi Small Boat Harbor fee at $10/foot until a ‘second opinion’ professional appraisal can be done. Mahalo.

Nine states in the union have legalized marijuana and it is already a booming business, so this petition is geared towards legalizing it in all states. The legalization will expand the workforce, as it already has, and will substantially decrease the trillion of dollars of national debt. History repeats itself, for example, the times of Prohibition of alcohol. Many deaths have occurred from alcohol overdose, but no reported cases have occurred from marijuana overdose as it is merely impossible. Weed will be regulated so it would be safe for recreational use, but it would also be helpful in the medical field as many people struggle with mental illness (anxiety for example) and seizures.

There is a referendum on the 2019 November municipal ballot that affects everyone countywide in Huntington County. With it being in a municipal only election, county taxpayers are facing a rate increase in their property taxes without much knowledge of the vote taking place because it is not a "countywide" election. Most people outside of the municipality believe that they don't vote in this election and there's not much education to tell them otherwise. the entire problem can be eliminated by not allowing countywide decisions to be made in "municipal only" elections.