California is the only place in the world where oil companies can come, drill, and extract oil without paying a dime in royalties. But that oil is our inheritance, and if we're not leaving it for our children, we should at least be using it to help build a better future for them. After all the cuts to services we've had to endure, this is an obvious way to add revenue to the treasury, and it hits an industry that has no need for special tax treatment, nor moral argument for it.

Military family members often serve their country quietly and resiliently by enduring MAJOR sacrifices during the active deployment of their loved one(s). By signing this petition, you are showing your support for the State of Illinois to issue a Blue Star Banner license plate to immediate family of actively deployed armed forces members. To learn more: http://www.bluestarplatoon.com/the-blue-star-family-bill---special-license-plate-il.html Thank you! The Blue Star Family Platoon Illinois

I am starting this petition to improve our economy. Higher wages give workers more $$$ to spend and buy products thus creating more jobs. Rep. Mica and other republican politicians probably get large donations from big corps like Wal-mart to block living wages for their workers so that they can make higher profits and buy more influence in Washington.

As a long-time voter in RI I have often spent hours standing in lines at polling places. Now a retiree, it's not that hard on me but for working people who must take time off a job or spend a lot of time at night, this bill would prompt many more to vote. It's time for our state to join the increasing number of states allowing early voting.

Edward was denied compassionate release because the Government felt he is a danger to society, yet Lynne Stewart, helped smuggle messages for Egyptian blind cleric from prison to Egypt's Islamic Group, which the government listed as a terrorist organization, was freed and now teaches at a NYC University. She can still walk and spew her hatred for the USA, yet Ed is a threat????Help me free him

Part of what makes Timber Creek a desirable school for community members is its diverse elective offerings that appeal to the individual interests of its student body. Let's make sure that OCPS knows that our community wants to keep the classes it has cut (without input from our students, parents, and administrators) such as forensics, zoology, creative writing, African American Studies, medical research, genetics, integrated science, and sculpture. Please consider e-mailing your reasons for wanting to keep these courses to Superintendent Barbara Jenkins at [email protected] and Chief Academic Officer Scott Fritz at [email protected].

I am the victim of a crime and I am not seeing justice. I was raped four months ago and Paterson Police Department has informed me my case is inactive. Past filing the initial report I have NOT been able proceed with my case! Make these men and women start pushing those papers and get my case moving! I want JUSTICE, I want these men STOPPED!!! October 31st into Nov 1st was when the event took place at a local bar in Paterson. On Nov 1st I went to St Joseph's Regional Hospital to have a rape kit performed and make an unofficial statement to police. On Nov 2nd Detective Patterson contacted me for the first and LAST time to try to schedule a date for me to make my official statement. He ended the call saying "I will call you before the end of the week to try and work around our schedules and get you in to make a statement". Since then I have called personally well over 20 times. My grandparents recently got in touch with a detective who states my assigned detective was demoted to traffic patrol and before he was demoted he marked my case as inactive. Now it is sitting stagnant with NO assigned detective and they supposedly are waiting for my rape kit results STILL! The Sane nurse said it would take two to three WEEKS not FOUR MONTHS!!!! HELP ME STOP THESE MEN! They have raped other women and will continue to do so unless STOPPED!!!!!

I see Rep. Sean Duffy's constituents in Wisconsin's 7th District working hard every day, but many are struggling desperately to support their families. They deserve a fair minimum wage.

Our family was involved in an auto accident over 5 years ago and are still dealing with the ramifications of this life altering event. Their proposed legislation would force: *Drivers to have to purchase MORE insurance to protect themselves from underinsured drivers *Seriously injured drivers will be FORCED onto welfare programs to pay for their care once their auto insurance hits the proposed cap limits , costing taxpayers tens of millions of dollars each year. Who is actually saving money from this proposed legislation? Auto Insurance companies; not US, the customers.

I was addicted to pain pills for 5 years after a horrific car accident. I have been sober for about 2 years, but have a cousin fighting for his life in a hospital because of addiction to opioids and a friend who recently overdosed and left two daughters behind. We need to come together and stop this horrible epidemic.

Northern New Mexico and Albuquerque desperately need this vital rail artery. Not only Amtrak service will be lost to this entire area without it, but also any chance of other rail-dependent businesses which could revitalize our area's economy. Two other states have ponyed up to save the line, but the chance will be lost if Gov. Martinez drops the ball and vetos the New Mexico contribution.

Mr. Kenny is a highly respected, imposing role model to all students at Carey. His absence in the building will undoubtably put our school in jeopardy of losing the integrity that he has unquestionably help build and maintain . I urge you to ask your children of their view of Mr. Kenny and what impact his absence would have on them. WE RESPECTFULLY IMPLORE THE SEWHANAKA BOARD OF ED TO RECONSIDER THIS DAMAGING ACTION.