To stop the attacks on the homeless. they need to be treated with dignity and respect. this proposed plan will cost the city more money and solves no problem.

Families are being crushed by poverty and homelessness. Mr. Ryan doesn't seem to understand this. Diane has gathered heartbreaking stories from across the country over the past 8 years. She will do everything to share this crisis with Mr. Ryan so he will be informed as he makes budget decisions.

California is the only state that "legally" allows "Lane Splitting" by motorcycles. This practices is endorsed by the CHP as a life saving and traffic congestion saving practice. Utah's roadways are constantly expanding at great costs. Lane splitting would help to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. The guidelines for lane splitting are simple, but effective. Motorcycles can go between cars at a speed no more than 10 mph faster than the flow of traffic, not to exceed 30 mph for the flow of traffic. This will also allow police officers to split lanes, even if they are not in pursuit. ****** THIS BILL IS BEING PUT BEFORE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE'S COMMITTE FOR A VOTE in the next few days. It is being modeled after the recent endorsement by CHP Motorcop guidelines. http://www.chp.ca.gov/programs/lanesplitguide.html Contact your state Representative. http://le.utah.gov/house2/representatives.jsp House Bill #0281 Motorcycle Amendment Please sign the petition AND contact your House Rep. ASAP

With all the recent violance in Fitchburg and the number of officers on each shift each day doesn't begin to cover the need

The New Hampshire Legislature should act to expand Medicaid coverage as enabled by the Affordable Care Act, providing health care access to an additional 58,000 people, financial stabilities to our families and communities and to do so in a timely manner to ensure that New Hampshire residents get the maximum benefit of their federal tax dollars.

10,000 signatures needed! Please join VVSA Humane Society in Bridgewater, VT in protesting the actions of Brazilian Mayor Marcelo Pamplona who used spay/neuter funds as bounty for the slaughter of dogs in his city: $2.50 per male dog, $5.00 for females. In this impoverished area, it is enough to have caused the needless suffering and brutal deaths of hundreds of animals at this time. There are still dogs on a nearby island, that are slowly being starved to death. For pictures of the dogs and rescuers, go to: http://vvsahs.org/article_details.php?IID=50 (More articles and info at: http://vvsahs.org.)

For at least six years, all sectors of the Hayward Community have been asking for solutions to improve the downtown area. There is a perception that litter, public nuisances, and other issues are related to outdoor meal programs, although evidence does not generally support this connection. Now, the City is proposing a new permitting process which would allow outdoor meal programs to continue, albeit subject to highly restrictive conditions. Encroachment permitting and other statues already exist in Hayward. Instead, it is time for a centralized center which promotes efficient, productive solutions and moves meals and services out of public spaces.

My petition is about getting side walks built for the neighborhoods along major roads for people. For people in fear of walking along the road and getting hit by a car.

Increase the yellow light time at all Chicago intersections to a minimum of six (6) seconds to assure greater traffic safety and reduce traffic accidents.

The Mayor of Miami-Dade County introduced his proposed budget for 2013-2014, which froze the millage at its current rate. Subsequent cuts to public services were proposed to include the closing of the Model City Library in Brownsville, Miami-Dade County, FL. This library serves an area where poverty is raging. The library serves a predominantly low-income community and is one of the largest and busiest libraries in the County. Closing this library will cause direct, adverse impact on scores of children and families who can not afford a computer nor access to quality reading materials. The Model City Library is also an EARLY VOTING PRECINCT. This library needs to remain open in order to give these children a fighting chance at a decent education and to ensure that the ability to vote at this site is in place for next year's vital election cycle.

With another debt ceiling crisis looming, the public needs to be informed about the dangers ahead to America's social safety net and Rep. Fitzpatrick needs to hear from his constituents about how vital those programs are.

The village of Yarnell was devastated by wildfire on June 30, 2013. Half the town burned and 19 firefighters lost their lives. Charitable organizations showed immediate compassion with bottled water, food, sandbags, and volunteers to sift ash. But our own government has denied us funding to rebuild burned/damaged water lines--one of life's most basic necessities.