In 1995 there were 2852 students in our district, 8 principals and 11 administrators. In 2015 we have 3331 students, 10 principals and 44 administrators. In a district that spends three times as much per student as the Idaho average, we are told that in two years our district will not be solvent. If there’s a hope in heaven that Blaine County citizens will agree to fund a new levy, we need to see seriously responsible cost-cutting efforts underway at BCSD immediately. And, among other things, that certainly means NO NEW ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS, starting now.

I am a faculty member in a state school in Texas. My lectures hold up to 250 students. The thought of teaching a lecture in front of loaded guns frightens me. It should frighten parents, friends, and loved ones as well. School is challenging enough without this stress! On top of that, there is no requirement for a mental health screening to own a gun, and this bill could lead to dire consequences. Let your voice be heard. Protect our teachers and students. SAY NO to Texas Campus Carry!!! (This opinion reflects my own and not that of the campus I work for)

I am a survivor of severe domestic violence and sexual assaults. Fortunately, I have moved forward and have my B.S.W. and soon my M.S.W. All individuals need to be provided with the same opportunities to move forward in life in a positive direction. Children are becoming orphans at a staggering rate due to fatalities related to domestic violence and sexual assaults.

I am a graduate student and military veteran in Nevada. There are campus police who are armed and are available to protect students. More guns on campus leads to more danger for all people involved. As a student, I don't want to have to worry about other students who may or may not be armed in what is otherwise a safe place. This bill is absurd and should be defeated. http://www.reviewjournal.com/leg-edu/campus-carry-gun-bill-could-be-sent-assembly-floor-soon

This petition has been put into effect because the people of St.Louis City deserve to have an influence in their children's education. As of June 15, 2007, the State Board of Education has disenfranchised the elected Board and the St.Louis School district is currently governed by three political appointees, collectively known as the Special Administrative Board (SAB). The Special Administrative Board has made no improvements regarding educational outcomes for students in St.Louis Public Schools. There is also no evidence that an appointed board running a school district is more effective than a board elected by residents.

Support HB4197 by calling your lawmakers and the governors office to express your support of the bill that fully restores child care funding for FY16.

1. In 1992 only 100 Louisiana Black Bears remained due to a shrinking habitat. 2. Currently, there are only 500 to 1,000 bears believed to be in existence, which is too little to warrant removing from the Endangered Species List. 3. Due to climate change and oil and gas development, many parts of Louisiana's bear habitats are shrinking. 4. The combination of a shrinking habitat and lifting the 30 year hunting ban could bring the Louisiana Black Bear back to the brink of extinction.

My husband died on May 24, 2015, since it was a holiday 3 day weekend, we had to wait until the following Tuesday to go to the funeral home to make final arrangements. May 24 was Sunday and my deceased husband was taken to the funeral home. Was Memorial Day weekend, so everything was closed. Waiting until Tuesday, May 26 was horrible enough, only to find out all 3 of his life insurance policies would not payout. 1 is contesting the claim and the other 2 would not pay for 2 weeks. The funeral home will not conduct any of our wishes without payment, so we stripped down the services to the bare minimum, the funeral will have no visitation, service or viewing. Which is very painful for out of towners. We stripped the cost down to $2,100. & paid with 2 credit cards. Although we had $11,000. We could not have the funeral the deceased wished for. This was cruel and unusual punishment to the entire family.

I am tired of the hypocrisy of Texas leaders complaining about the Federal Government until it is time for them to get help.

This country cannot survive another 8 years of Neo-Liberal Economics and Neo-Conservative Politics. With Senator Elizabeth Warren not running for President in 2016, the candidate that gets people excited and hopeful is the progressive Senator Bernie Sanders.

Kauai has the third highest electricity prices in the nation behind Lanai and Molokai. Many utility customers are working-class folks who have to work 2 or sometimes 3 jobs to make ends meet. Many would benefit from reducing their expensive utility bills by installing a solar water heater or PV system, but most simply can't afford the cost outlay. Many have bad credit, so can't borrow the installation costs from a bank. Non-profits have the challenge of raising substantial capital to install solar systems and also cannot claim the generous federal and state tax credits. The GEMS program changes the game, helping all these people. With the GEMS program, the utility lends the money to the rate payer directly with the loan payments incorporated into their utility bill. And the best part is that the loan doesn't follow the customer -- it follows the system. So if a renter moves out of a house, the new renter takes over the payments until the solar system is paid for. According to their website (gems.hawaii.gov) GEMS has the ability to finance the installation of over 44 MWs of energy across the state. Join me in signing this petition to ask KIUC to participate in the GEMS program.

To insure American voters receive fair, equal, and unbiased information about the Democratic Presidential candidates. The press is already writing off Bernie Sanders as a viable candidate. As a supporter of Mr. Sanders this is infuriating as it demeans true Democracy.