HB 481 criminalizes women and medical professionals by not only outlawing embryo abortions before most women are even aware that they are pregnant; but also proposing criminal prosecution for the women and doctors that administer care to their patients. Moreover, in HB 481 there is no money AT ALL directed to support each baby that would be born into the devastating conditions present when women are stripped of there rights. NONE.

WBNA has a decades-long history of supporting our neighborhood public schools, and applauds Mayor Elorza's commitment to renovating Providence School Buildings and for forwarding a city and state bond for facility repair that is long overdue. While WBNA supports the full funding of ALL facility and programming needs cited at Carl Lauro Elementary, Asa Messer Elementary, and West Broadway Middle Schools, we also strongly advocate for and believe that ALL SCHOOLS across the district must be evaluated for capacity based on an equitable educational program, meaning that all schools have similar room sizes and program offerings including an art room, music room, and appropriate and supportive spaces for occupational and physical therapy, special education, English Language Learners, and other programmatic needs. Finally, we believe it is critical that neighbors have a seat at the “renovation” table. We propose the City and district create a Renovation Task Force at each school (or by neighborhood) that helps guide school improvements to best align facility investments to the needs of our communities. Thank you for your ongoing support of and attention to our traditional neighborhood schools, which serve all of our City’s children, including our most vulnerable populations. See our letter to Mayor Elorza here: https://goo.gl/FyNb8f. ___________ SUMMARY OF CONCERNS AT EACH SCHOOL While supporting ALL facility and programming needs cited at these schools, we would like to also highlight the following as concerns: • CARL LAURO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: School size is a critical issue at Lauro, therefore any facility upgrades must take into account the imperative for smaller educational communities at this school as well as breakout and collaborative learning spaces. Programming needs and considerations that follow best practices and incorporate recommendations by school leaders, community members, and research, should be addressed WITH and in concordance with facility upgrades. We support all major systems upgrades such as HVAC improvements for indoor air quality including ventilation in all classrooms; roof replacement; hazardous material abatement that includes deteriorating paint and asbestos tile; and window replacement and other exterior envelope improvements. Outdoor learning landscapes are important, and should include improvements and creation of expanded outdoor recreation spaces as well as landscaping. Currently Lauro is limited in these offerings. In addition, WBNA advocates for maintaining Carl Lauro’s historic integrity while renovating for 21st century learning. • ASA MESSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Asa Messer’s current facility received some renovations in 2012, but it is understood by school leaders that the building currently has a “temporary roof.” We ask the City and district to investigate the roof’s status to ensure that past and future investments made on the interiors are not compromised. We support HVAC improvements to improve indoor air quality, and other interior improvements that enhance both 1) the school environment such as flooring replacement and paint, and 2) instructional delivery such as acoustic improvements between classrooms and classroom lighting. As with all of our schools, we advocate for abatement of hazardous materials such as deteriorating paint and asbestos tiles, and any other hazards that may exist at the school. Asa Messer is now Pre-K through 4th grades (instead of K-5 as it was when the school reopened), so current educational programming requires safe and appropriate outdoor learning landscapes that include a Pre-K playground and play equipment which currently do not exist. • WEST BROADWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL: West Broadway is in great need of exterior repairs and improvements, including pointing of exterior bricks, cast stone repair and replacement, and making the building envelope impervious to weather and water. In addition, the historically significant cupola atop the building is in great need of repair and restoration. West Broadway is a historic school, therefore we advocate for: 1) hazardous material abatement including deteriorating paint and asbestos tile; and 2) all interior improvements and enhancements to create & support a 21st century learning environment while maintaining the historic integrity of the school. Like Carl Lauro, West Broadway has constraints on available outside recreation areas. However, we urge the district to work with experts as well as the school community to creatively expand the school’s outdoor learning landscapes and opportunities at the school.

I am starting this petition to try and show the Joels the love and convince them to come to this event/move to Texas. Because of course, we do it best in TEXAS.

For the safety of the neighborhood; we have had deaths, numerous accidents, and a way to many close calls in the little stretch of highway. There are more than 67 residents who use State Route 257 (Hwy 257) as a direct exit and entrance to their residences. There are at least another 29 residents who enter State Route 257 (Hwy 257) from roads that connect to the highway, such as Sharon Church Rd, Justice Rd, Nappa Road, David's Ln, County Line Rd (on both sides off of the Hwy), and Lambstown Rd. Also, we have a well-active Church located on 257, Sharon Baptist Church.

It's the same story all around the country. Police officers shoot first and ask questions later. Then, when the public demands accountability for their recklessness, they get off scot-free. A new California bill aims to change the status quo by allowing police officers to use deadly force only as a last resort. If it passes, it could transform policing in California and set an example for the rest of the country. But California police unions are doing everything in their power to preserve the status quo and stop the bill, AB 392 by Assemblymember Shirley Weber. They've even recruited a member of California's Senate, Senator Ana Caballero, to sponsor a competing bill, SB 290. The police unions say that SB 290 is a compromise bill. The reality is that it would not force police departments to change their use of force policies at all. Police officers would still be allowed to get away with murder. Just in the past several weeks, we've seen trigger-happy police officers get away with murder over and over again. The Pittsburgh officer who shot an unarmed teenager named Antwon Rose in the back was recently acquitted. And Sacramento prosecutors announced that they will not even bring charges against the officer who shot an unarmed black man, Stephon Clark, in the back as he was fleeing. If the law allows California police officers to get away with shooting unarmed people in the back, that law is immoral and must be changed. Police unions opposing reform are a powerful lobby in California politics. But lawmakers are ultimately accountable to the people they represent. If California voters and supporters from around the country demand change, we can deal the police unions a major defeat and get the accountable policing our communities deserve.

I am petitioning for the re-evaluation and reduction of a prison sentence for John Thomas Abney (Texas). Mr. Abney was sentenced to 80 years TDCJ for "actual delivery" of controlled substance. He was a backseat passenger in a vehicle at the time a front seat passenger handed 1/4 oz bag of meth to another person. For reference that is roughly a $20 street value. He has no prior violent history. No threats or weapons were involved. No trafficking. 80 YEARS- murderers and violent criminals in the local area are consistently getting under 40, frequently under 20, for much worse. This is not equal justice and the sentence is excessive for the crime. I am requesting consideration of a sentence reduction to 15 years TDCJ, for his proximity and actions in the event.

We would like to defeat bill LD-711 recently introduced to the Maine State Legislature. Here is the link to LD-711: http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/bills_129th/billtexts/HP051601.asp We would additionally like to inform the state legislature about the advancements youth football makes each year in the area's of safety, coaches training, new equipment, styles of play, and rule changes. These advancements are largely overlooked by the recent crusade against the sport of football. We acknowledge the risks, but want the choice to play or not to play left up to individual families while considering the safety advances of their local and regional organizations.

I am personally disgusted by the contrast between Ms. DeVos’s personal wealth, which is growing under the current administration’s tax cuts for the wealthy, and her clear intent to undermine the needs of public education, especially those with special needs.

Our oceans are being choked by single use plastic bottles.

On Tuesday, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos met with the members of the House subcommittee to defend her department’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year. The proposal involves eliminating the entire $17.6 million that the federal government contributes to the Special Olympics. This will affect over 272,000 kids nationwide with special needs.

District attorneys have vast power in criminal justice proceedings. DA Zappala has shown time and again that his interest in securing reelection far outweighs any commitment he has to justice and equity.

The anti-fact intolerance of the leftist media is leading the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA into a new brutal conflict. This is a teachable moment RESIGN OR “YOUR FIRED!”