The way we have treated families and especially unaccompanied minors seeking refuge in the United States is unconscionable. I worry that these children will be forgotten as other priorities and the self-interest of Americans who are worried about themselves and their families takes precedence. These children are among the most vulnerable people in our society. They deserve the same opportunity to shelter in place with family members or families who will take them. Shut the detention centers down and release all children help within them. That's what I want to see.

The large majority of beauty industry professionals are self employed and do not yet qualify for unemployment benefits.

Almost All Texas artist have exhausted all options as to was way to stay afloat and want to tattoo safely , this is our livelihood and how we feed our families and deserve to be back open

Cosmetologists are self employed and will be taking a financial hit during this crisis. Allowing them to open up would ensure they are able to remain in business. There is less risk of the virus spreading in a salon with 5 people or less than in a grocery store. Most if not all salons already have sanitation practices in place that would ensure the virus doesn’t spread.

These are mostly small locally owned businesses who can’t sustain a prolonged shutdown.

Small businesses need to survive, this will help in a small way, The people of this great State need to be able start getting out and this is a great way to do it with, no to very minimal human to human exchange! Camping is a great family activity and will help with these kids that have been cooped up and it can be done in very safe manner!

Trump’s tweets are replete with blatant inaccuracies and lies that are threatening our national security and endangering the lives of Americans. Twitter must act and stop this or they will have blood on their hands!

There are many essential workers like the governor, police, doctors, EMT workers, correction officers, store workers, food workers, kids, teens and all Americans who need to reduce their high levels of stress during these unprecedented times. Martial arts schools are equipped with Heavy bags, in many cases spaced out, and can provide great instructed classes. Considering this will create a sense of normality and have these frontliners, along with the American people, feel great and ready to report to work feeling strong and healthy. As we know, a healthy immune system is ideal to fight the Covid-19; this will also help with all the stress eating that is going around, which is creating a bigger problem in the health of many families. The governor of CT has shut down gyms and fitness centers as well Martial Arts academies and has deemed them non-essential. We are essential, especially when the mission is to keep kids, teens, and adults active and healthy, which is ideal given the current situation. Support the movement of healthy living and support the martial arts community.

Many people find that documenting their lives through photos is very important and with this being spring time and a very busy time of year, professional photographers should not have to turn people away if they would like to take advantage of this service.

Tanning salons are primarily women-owned small businesses. We are extremely seasonal and unfortunately this is the "season". In most cases, the income we earn during the spring months pay our bills during the slower months. It will be very difficult to recover from our losses. The PPP and EIDL programs have failed a majority of us and we are left without any means of income while being shut down. Tanning salons have always prided themselves in being extremely clean and sanitary places. We already practice heightened sanitary and privacy/spacing procedures. New procedures would include: Clients will be instructed to stand in appropriately spaced places in lobby upon check-in and then sent to a private room that has been sanitized thoroughly. Check-in procedure will be a brief as possible and area will be cleaned upon client going to their room. No more than 10 people at a time will be allowed in the salon at one time. If more than one door to business is present, one door will be labeled "enter" and one "exit". Please consider reasons our customers tan (it's NOT just for vanity!): Tanning is good for mental health, increases Vitamin D production, and helps customers with psoriasis and other skin conditions. I encourage you to sign our petition and help us get open ASAP!

Tattoo artists, body piercers, and shop owners are suffering due to these shutdowns. While some have financial help due to the COVID-19 relief bill, it’s still not enough to keep these businesses running and plenty are already going out of business due to these shutdowns. Families are in deep financial hardship, and $1200 is not enough for these shop owners to keep their business going as well as for their homes to be paid. Small business loans are available; however with the increase in these loans many are not getting the help they need, and paying back those loans will only make it worse for these businesses to thrive.

Californians have been adhering to the wise restrictions of our Governor and local officials. We can't allow an additional risk by people coming from states opening prematurely. Those states don't even have a true number of infections due to minimal testing.