Union Pacific wants to build a railyard on some prime agricultural land in the Brazos Valley in Robertson County. The Railyard should be moved closer to city of Hearne near Hwy 6 not near valuable Farm land that grows cotton, corn milo wheat,and soybeans that has family farmed since early 1900's.

Since our big issue now is mental health, we should focus on those who harm animals. Statistics have proven those who harm animals are more likely to harm others. Dog fighting is senseless and heinous. Increase punishment for these acts to promote deterrence.

I am a parent/advocate for children and adults with special needs. My son currently has an IPAD purchased by a family member. My son has dsygraphia, meaning his handwriting will never surpass that of a kindergardener hand writing. Since having an IPAD his math, socal studies skills, social skilss etc have drastically improved. I petition that schools budget for special eduation to provide every special needs child with an IPAD. This would greatly improve their educational and social skills to prepare them for the world once they are out of the special education system.

jPass legislation controling the size of magazing clips in guns. Also author stronger registration process for everyone. In conclusion, make it a liablility if your weapon is used in a crime with or without you consent. These so-called gun-enthusiashts need to "belly-up" and be more responsible with the general pubic. THEY CAN KEEP THEIR GUNS, but with limitations!

We Advocate for the preservation of West Hayden Island, as a state park to give people access to nature and preserve wildlife. Port of Portland wants the city of Portland to annex W. Hayden Is. so that the Port can turn W. Hayden Is. into a parking lot and industrial area. The Port already has sites that are unused. Audubon, Sierra Club, Oregon and Washington Indian Tribes and Metro residents have voiced opposition to development of this site, one of the last remaining, highly diverse natural areas on the Columbia River in the Portland, Oregon Metro Area.

Raise the minimum wage to $9 an hour, more if you can.

There are many responsible gun owners in our state that strongly believe sensible, common sense gun regulations do not impede on the 2nd Amendment and are critical to the safety of our communities.

This is primarily a woman's health issue. Lambskin condoms remain popular (even though they cost 5 times more than latex condoms) because it feels as if one is not wearing a condom. The problem is the common off-label use injures the naive sex partner. These condoms provide zero protection against STDs. The problem is that women seldom read the tiny print on a condom wrapper (in english) before consenting to sex. Women are easily duped into believing that they are protected. This is distinguished from other products used in an off label manor in that the injury occurs to an innocent person. The injury in the instance of HIV can be life-threatening.

There are many responsible gun owners in our state that strongly believe sensible, common sense gun regulations do not impede on the 2nd Amendment and are critical to the safety of our communities.

me and my friends in town ride bmx bikes, and when we want to ride at a park we have to drive all the way to melbourne.We spend alot of money on gas and then the entree fee to the park.so it would be better if it was in Sebastian Florida.

Three of my grandchildren attend Knox County Schools. Recently, Becky Massey and Bill Dunn are trying to legislate requiring school board elections to be partisan. Life is too short to go through this kind of complication.

Studies have repeatedly shown that alcohol is far more dangerous than cannabis, and yet it is legal to use for recreation. Meanwhile, people who could benefit from its use such as cancer patients, epileptics, and people who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder face prosecution for its possession. There is great revenue to be obtained for the state from regulation and taxation of cannabis, as well as allowing our law enforcement to focus on violent crime and undercutting the profits of criminal activities. History has taught us that the folly of prohibition only acted as a boon for organized crime.