Providers are losing their jobs after reaching out for assistance from Washington in regards to their contracts and pay earlier last year. The Head Start Early Head Start Program has threaten to go center base which would eliminate jobs for over 30 small business owners. My mother who is a provider has lost her job and its has been hard, however we will do everything possible to stop this injustice from happening to others. Those who have lost their jobs wrongfully we ask that they be reinstated with pay.

*This petition refers to all UNC system schools!* Governor Pat McCrory has only been in office for two weeks, and already he wants to dismantle some of the most highly-regarded education programs in the nation. In an interview January 29, he took aim at UNC-Chapel Hill, North Carolina's flagship university and one of the best in the country. Specifically, he said, "I think some of the educational elite have taken over our education where we are offering courses that have no chance of getting people jobs," referring to liberal arts courses. If someone wants to take a course such as "gender studies," he said, "go to a private school and take it." I was an English major, one of the so-called "educational elite" majors to which McCrory is referring. I became a teacher and helped kids in North Carolina go to college themselves. Our so-called "subsidized" Gender Studies program McCrory wants to nix has staffed students in rape crisis centers, research centers, NGO work, businesses, and law offices, among other places. Liberal arts courses don't *train* students, they *educate* them, preparing them to think critically, adapt to new situations, communicate effectively, and innovate--all skills the next generation needs in this ever-changing economy. McCrory himself has a liberal arts degree, which apparently enabled him to become Governor! We need to stand up this hypocrisy now and protect the valuable institution we have at UNC, before we become an assembly line rather than a school. Source of the quotes: http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/mccrory_wants_to_revamp_higher_ed_funding_takes_aim_at_uncchapel_hill#storylink=cpy

Equal laws for all. No "special deals for any government persons.

The Second Amendment Keeps Violent Crime Rates in The United States Much Lower than Other Nations with No Second Amendment Protection. The Second Amendment Has Kept Us Free for Over 200 Years! We Have Seen What Happens to Violent Crime Rates in Places, Like Chicago, Where Good People are Disarmed. Illinois Needs to Protect and Defend the Constitution from all Enemies Foreign and Domestic.

Christmas tree growers in Western NC are unlawfullyl burning their trees by way of a regulatory loop hole.and the "good ole boy network" of local officials that allow this to happen. Also the Christmas Tree Growers Assoc has lobbied to weaken regulations. These trees are covered with chemicals that are released into our air making the smoke even more noxious. If laws were passed to stop people from smoking a cigarette outside of a restaurant why should citizens have to endure air pollution on this grand scale??!! We are talking about many thousands of trees. Why not chip and bury these trees where they stand. The growers have already poisoned the soil there. Oh wait, it must be because it might cost them more money. I hate people that only care about their own bottom line and not the best welfare of others. And yes I have been affected personally by this issue as well as many many others here in the mountains!

Our bus at Timpview High School is ridiculous, the students are out of control and also the bus driver. There is constant throwing of objects at other students putting them in danger. Snowballs, Oranges, Pencils, ect. And students throwing objects at the bus outside. Also the students throwing objects are doing other things as well, such as yelling out of the windows, opening the emergency exits and threatening other students on the bus. The bus driver does not do anything to prevent or stop this issue. She has made several threats but she does not take action. This needs to stop, we will no longer ride this bus if something does not happen. I personally will address someone with minority to help me with this issue.

My brother had a swim accident 2yrs ago. he was born in 1984. very young when accident happen with 4 kids. Childsupport is based on the childs needs. (understood) I also am a mother so i do understand the exspenses. My son is 3 and daughter 18. I have never recieved help. I leave that to the fathers. However my brother is a quad. He cant feed himself or move anything pass shoulders. Law goes by child, percent per child if more than one. Not on fathers ability to work or income. I believe this should be changed. As do lawyers and judges that i have talked with. He and three children were together at time of his accident. (2 different mothers) Both have taken him to court and push readily bc they can. Not bc he can pay it. It only makes it harder on the kids, and stress on a man already weighed down by the disabilty itself. Thats rediculious. WITH OUT FUNDS TO LIVE HIMSELF. more than less spend money on fun for he and his children to enjoy eachother in curriculars that cost anything. Goverment takes away earned income for those same children. Is there a balance??

Medicaid expansion should be done in order to provide affordable healthcare coverage for those Tennesseans who will remain uninsured if Tennessee opts not to expand the program. The federal government will pay 90% of the cost and Tennessee will pay 10%. This saves the state money in healthcare cost.

America is a nation of immigrants. It is imperative that we advance educational opportunities for the children of undocumented parents, and who have grown up and continue to live in New York State. These children cannot be expected to live on the fringes of society because they lack the economic opportunities to advance their lives. Assistance with the costs of higher education through scholarship opportunities is essential to help the hard-working children of immigrants break the cycle of poverty and become vibrant members of an engaged and enlightened community. These opportunities will not only assist recipients, their families and ultimately their communities but will also help motivate children by giving them Hope. Investing in education for students with limited opportunities and resources is an investment in our future.

Our State passes the Charter Schools Initiative by a narrow margin. This petition calls on the governor and legislators to require that administrative costs be not for profit and do not exceed 3 % of all cash received. 97% of the funding received should go to Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Counselors, Custodians, supplies, building maintenance & utilities costs support our students education.

It's time we did away with the policy preventing food stamp recipients from purchasing hot food. From an energy standpoint this is wasteful because people have to reheat the food. From a social standpoint there are rising numbers of homeless people who have nowhere to heat the food. This is an ill conceived practice.

To bring in and appoint a non Texan Commissioner to oversee the redrawing of the Local, State and Federal Congressional Districts. This Commissioners mandate would be to create Districts representing the broadest diversity yet insuring an equal balance between the parties. Where that was not possible, then insuring that the numerical advantage is diffused across the State allowing for a clear and unequivocal victory for the better idea and the will of the people.