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Allowing competitor cable companies into TroyOur cable bill goes up every month with no explanation and no additions services added. After the take over by charter communications, we have been charged more and more for the same or even less services and this needs to stop.4 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Justin
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Fix Maryland's predatory toll road policies!As described in the Washington Post, thousands of Marylanders are suffering because of our state's predatory toll road policies. Maryland charges a $50 per trip late fee on a $1.50 to $6.00 video toll. These fines add up and have resulted in suspended vehicle registrations, bankruptcies and even homelessness. We are calling on Governor Larry Hogan to take immediate action to fix this broken system: 1) Reduce the video toll late fee amount - $50 per trip is too high! 2) Stop suspending vehicle registrations for unpaid late fees. People who are unable to pay will be even less able to pay if they cannot earn a living. 3) Stop garnishing income tax refunds to collect unpaid late fees.103 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Al Carr
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Support #RedForEd Educators in ArizonaSince 2008, Arizona has cut almost $1 billion in education funding. Shortchanging Arizona’s children by nearly $1 billion has consequences: textbooks that are 25 years old, leaking roofs, class sizes as large as 40 students, outdated technology, and inadequate support staff to keep students safe and systems working. On April 26, tens of thousands of educators and other staff rallied at the state Capitol in Phoenix to demand that elected officials provide adequate funding for Arizona’s public schools. To restore those massive cuts and create a continuous revenue stream for funding public schools and educators’ salary hikes, the Arizona American Federation of Teachers recommends: • Support for the proposed ballot initiative that would allow voters to decide on increased revenue from high-income taxpayers. • Legislative rebalancing of the “three-legged stool” of state revenue—the income tax, property tax, and sales tax. • Closing tax loopholes and reviewing all tax giveaways to make sure the state is getting an adequate return on tax breaks and tax cuts. The additional revenue raised could be used to fix older school buildings and build new ones—and pay off the lawsuit that contends the state hasn’t provided the required money for school site maintenance; create curriculum that is aligned to the state standards, and provide classroom necessities ranging from modern technology to basic classroom supplies; provide 100 percent funding for all-day kindergarten and for pre-K programs; restore arts programs, alternative education programs for special education students and classes for gifted students; or, provide a salary increase for all school staff—teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, secretaries and others.12,763 of 15,000 SignaturesCreated by Arizona Federation of Teachers
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Ethics Committee: Dismiss Scott Pruitt as EPA DirectorMr Pruitt has shown complete dismissal and arrogance in the job he has accepted in representing ALL of the citizens of our country, not just special interest factions. He is directly impacting my personal right, as well as EVERY PERSON IN THE USA who is concerned about their personal health and welfare. He has crossed 'the line in the sand'.19 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Bernadette Preszler
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Paul Ryan is out of boundsI have long experience in faith-based advocacy, which despite misrepresentation, is not partisan but is political as elected leaders need to be reminded that priority for the poor and vulnerable is at the core of all faith traditions.28 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Kathleen Daugherty
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Save Michigan Horse RacingAlthough each of you represents value in your chosen Equine discipline/industry, we hope you realize that there is strength in numbers and success in unity, as we are all driven by similar passions. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Nick Usak.317 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Nick Usak
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Political game changeIt's just a thought. But something has to bring these people back to working order. I used to vote depending on the person. Now, I'm obligated to vote democratic until they begin house cleaning3 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Joanna Candella
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No Public Traffic Access At 19th & O'connellCity staff wants to widen 19th Street between O'Connell and Harper to a 47-foot arterial width and connect it to O’Connell Rd at Venture Business Park. For perspective, the width of the three-lane 19th Street stretch north of Lawrence High School is less than 35 feet. Although the City claims otherwise, we know that opening the connection would dump traffic into the heart of our neighborhoods from commuters, game day traffic, and business park employees. The City claims they have to widen the street and connect it because: 1) buses and emergency vehicles need to get through 2) the water line has broken frequently 3) it is missing sections of sidewalk 4) there are no bicycle lanes 5) the pavement is bad 6) it has open ditches Instead, the 19th Street Neighborhoods Coalition proposes: 1) A gate at O’Connell, operable by buses and emergency vehicles 2) Replace the water line, as done in other parts of town 3) Install a 6-foot sidewalk on the north side 4) Install a 10-foot bicycle path on the south side 5) Keep the open drainage for better flood control 6) Repave 19th Street at 22 feet wide, like other streets82 of 100 SignaturesCreated by 19th Street Neighborhoods Coalition
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Tell Congress: Hold the Department of Justice accountable and stop this toxic mega-merger!The Bayer and Monsanto merger would mean that only four companies control the entire market for seeds and pesticides. If the Department of Justice rubber-stamps this toxic mega-merger, it will further entrench the failing model of chemical-intensive agriculture, which is poisoning people and the planet. We need your help to push Congress to hold the Department of Justice accountable to stop this deal NOW!1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Peter Stocker
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Tell Congress: Reject the GOP Farm Bill!The GOP’s Farm Bill doubles down on a failing food system that harms our health, decimates soil and pollinators, pollutes our air and water, and accelerates climate chaos. Big Ag and the Republicans are fighting hard to pass this disastrous bill. That’s why it’s so critical that your member of Congress hear from you. They need to know their constituents want to kill this horrible bill and go back to the drawing board to pass a bill that supports a food system that is good for farmers, consumers, and the planet.476 of 500 SignaturesCreated by Peter Stocker
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End Lunch ShamingThis petition is to raise awareness for lunch shaming. We want to educate people on this topic so they can fully understand this issue and protect their children from this excruciating embarrassment. Lunch shaming is a process performed by nearly 50% of school districts in the US. It occurs when children with past-due or unpaid lunch bills are denied food, stamped with a note on their body, or are even publicly humiliated by having their lunch dumped in the trash in front of other students to send the message home to pay their lunch bill. Unfortunately, many children cannot afford to pay for lunch and often school lunch is the only meal these children will receive. Several states have enacted laws to protect children from lunch shaming and we want to do the same here in Colorado. Please help end lunch shaming by signing this petition today.28 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Madison LePage
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Against Animal Experiments at Utah University.As an avid makeup user and animal lover, I didn't take a second thought of how companies test their products. As I began to research Animal experiments for a school paper what I found was horrific. Most of the animals being experimented on for medicine and cosmetics are being chemically burned, paralyzed and injected with synthetic drugs. Ninety percent of drugs tested on animals fail in humans because of our body makeup. Some animals are even rejected pain medicine causing them to suffer.41 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Brandi Noell