Cutting teachers' pensions is acting in bad faith. Money was withheld for the pensions from theri salaries and should not be considered as a source for state income.

this is about myself and alot of other people losing wages due to the sequester.

Governors, as all elected officials, must respect citizen initiatives.

We live in a time where change is all around. We are evolving as a people, and as we evolve, our laws need to as well. I see many Gay and Lesbian families that are not complete, because their rights have not been recognized. It is time to make these changes so that all can be treated equally under the law!

We are three graduate students enrolled in a Social Welfare Policy Analysis class at University of South Carolina. As part of our group project, we are creating this petition to advocate awareness about Bill H. 3016: Cooperative Dual Credit High School Programs. Dual credit high school programs are established to bring high school students the opportunity to begin and/or complete an associates degree, certificate, or vocational program. Another option is for students to earn up to two years of college credit within the four years they are attending high school. Positive Successes of Dual Credit High School Programs: (1) decrease in retention rates (2) increase in completion rates (3) admission to four year institutions (4) post graduation employment (5) decrease in dropout rates (6) certification and associates degrees completed

Small food-plot ownership granted by the government to the people. Land has traditionally belonged to the people and not rich landowners who use it to hold value and employ people, but rarely to grow organic, local food. It belongs back into the people's hands to help the planet heal faster and secure healthy living for us.

This petition voices the opinions of the people of Colorado. This petition is started in opposition to the new gun control laws that have now plagued Colorado. We are petitioning to have Gov. Hickenlooper removed from office. And replaced with a more traditional gun friendly candidate. Hickenlooper has said our opinions and voices dont matter. Show him he was wrong to think that and it will cost him his job!

Congressmen have wonderful pay and benefits that are at a cost to taxpayers. Congress needs to provide evidence their performance has justified their salaries and benefits. If they are unable to pass legislation that is for the good of the American people, they should not be allowed pay or benefits. It's called pay for performance and Congress should not be exempt!

The United States spends (wastes) more money and has poorer outcomes than most Western and some Third World countries. Even poor Cuba devotes 70% of its budget to health care, social service and education and every citizen (and tourists) receives free health care. We have no excuse for having such a bad record of health care in the U.S. Support a Single Payer Universal Health Care bill in California to be the model for the nation. We need a new bill. Contact your State Senator and Assembly person and request that they author a bill such as the previous AB810.

We pay the Senators and we deserve a vote. We need to see the votes on record so that we can challenge our representatives. A vote on record cannot be disputed.

Under Presidents ARRA of 2009 many roads have been improved, however without any consideration to bicyclists. We need more bicycle lanes in the state. Such efforts will keep the residents of the state healthy thus, reducing healthcare costs reducing pollution in the state.

“to let undocumented students qualify for in-state tuition, but only if they attended a Florida high school for at least three years. The students would also have to file an affidavit with the college stating plans to legalize their immigration status” (McGrory, 2013).