Currently, Vermont pays millions of dollars in interest and fees to big out of state financial institutions and other entities. Most of this money does not come back to the state and is not available for use by the state to increase economic vitality and the quality of life for Vermonters. Some of these institutions have been found to engage in rigging everything they can for their own enrichment. Creation of a state bank would keep this money in VT The parent company of TD Bank NA, where VT deposits most of its checkbook funds, has derivative contracts which are valued at 5 times its total assets. In the event of another collapse like the one in 2008, it is possible that Vermont could see its deposits confiscated to "bail-in" TD Bank. Putting our public monies into a state bank would prevent this from happening. S.204 would create a "10 Percent for Vermont Program" and extend full banking powers to the Vermont Economic Development Authority. Initially, 10% of VT's unrestricted funds would be deposited in the state bank to be used in partnership with community banks to fund projects which would contribute to Vermont's economy. This is a modest start which would require capitalization of about $7 million. The bank would not be designed to compete with community banks. It would be designed to expand their ability to enhance prosperity in the state. The Senate Finance Committee must take up and approve this bill by the end of the day on March 21. Currently, it looks like it is unlikely that the committee is going to act on this bill. We need to let the committee know that there are a lot of Vermonters who support this bill. Please sign this petition and pass it on to as many people as you can. The more people who sign it, the more likely that the committee will act on the bill.

We, young professionals feel passionate about the growth of our community and want to aid in the process and also want to grow ourselves. We want to be a vital part in our community and network within one another and other business leaders. Stamford is "the city that works", we want to make sure it works properly.

“Strong: A Boston Anthem” is dedicated to the spirit and resilience of the people of Boston. We ask that the City Fathers support an effort to unite us by proclaiming this song Boston's official anthem.

To have more closure and find out whether it was in fact a suicide and nothing more

The Pavilion in Union Square Park should be used /have programs for the children, youth and seniors of the community and NOT for a restaurant. Time is of the essence, Mayor de Blasio has to act and say NO to the restaurant now.

One of us has a child at Maryvale Elementary, and both of us have children who will soon attend... and this is our neighborhood. The announcement concerned us, as parents and residents, and even more when we read stories on the industry's own websites. Opposing this use of the land, is a simple way to help keep our children and neighborhood safe, and encourage intelligent land use that will improve our neighborhood, not simply generate tax income.

When we already have so many health problems associated with industrialized-produced foodstuffs in the US, it makes no sense to increase the odds of worsening our problems by shipping US-raised chickens to China for processing before being shipped back to the US for consumption. (It also makes little sense to begin offshoring even more American jobs.) At the very least, require that such food products be labeled clearly so that US consumers can be aware if their chicken took a little detour to China between the farm and our tables.

Gov. Chris Christie has unilaterally passed a regulation that blocks automakers from directly selling to consumers in New Jersey, requiring them to go through third-party car dealers instead. As a direct result, Tesla—the electric car company that reduces our dependence on fossil fuels—must now close its two dealerships in the state. New Jersey is the third state to kick out Tesla that way, the other two being Arizona and Texas. It is an intentional move on the part of Republican politicians to kill the electric car. Sign the petition denouncing Gov. Christie for killing the electric car in New Jersey.

My wrist bone was shattered and I had to have an emergency surgery because I slipped on the ice that was left on the sidewalks in Campus Green for days. Campus Green's lease states that they are not responsible for clearing the snow on the sidewalks or the streets and if a resident were to fall and injure him/herself they are not liable.

There are no laws governing the disclosure of GMO use in the products we buy and consume every day. The studies have proven that GMO's are linked to many adverse and dangerous health effects when consumed. The consumer should have the rite to be able to make intelligient choices on what we want to buy and consume based on accurate information provided by the companies who sell these products. It is very difficult and almost impossible at this point to be able to avoid these products without adequate labeling laws put into effect immediatly.

Sampling is a major part of the vaping industry. Doctors from around the globe agree that e-cigarettes are safer than traditional cigarettes. The city council and Council Member Suja Lowenthal think that conviction enough is a reason for current smokers to try the alternative. Smokers who have tried the patch, the inhalers, the gum, medication, all to no avail. It's made us skeptical. Vape shops allow people interested in seeking an alternative to learn more, try it out and answer any questions along the way. Every other city around Long Beach has added amendments allowing Vape shops to sample and keep their lounges. The council members admitted they didn't know enough on the topic and that more time should be taken to do it right, however they got tired of deliberating and passed the ordinance as it stood. The ordinance also lacks any sort of grandfathering in of Vape shops. If forced to be regulated similar to tobacco shops, we may lose some of our favorite shops due to zoning restrictions. Sign this petition. Help local small businesses. Keep Long Beach on a level playing field and show City Council we won't stand for lazy policy making. Who knows, together we might even save some lives.

The purpose of the petition is to put more pressure on the Boy Scouts to end their policy of discrimination against LGBT people. The advisory commitee has invited input from the public. They want input by April 15.