Many of my patients depend on NYSOFA funding and the critical services Erie County Senior Services provides. Cuts to this funding will put the health and well-being of thousands of Erie County seniors in jeopardy. Restore NYSOFA funding.

Make restitution to Democrats for #DNCLeak by opposing the TPP.

We respectfully request that the Vernon Hills Park District Board deny the request for a water reservoir and booster pump station in Carriage Green Park on Grosse Pointe Circle. • We believe that the location of a large concrete water reservoir (measuring 100 feet in diameter and 34 feet high, extending about 10 feet above ground) and a 50’ x 35’ booster pump station in a park is not appropriate. • It will be better suited to an area such as a business park or office park and such areas already exist in the Village of Vernon Hills. Additional land purchases could also be considered by Lake County Public Works for this structure. • Carriage Green Park is a small park and the proposed structure would significantly diminish the nature and beauty of this park in terms of its presence as well as the removal of about 15-20 large, mature trees. It would also impact the design flow and overall aesthetics of the park. This park is highly utilized by families with children, dogs and fitness enthusiasts. The park abuts two residential neighborhoods and a retirement home and the proposed location is highly visible from the main thoroughfare of Route 45. • We believe the proposed water reservoir and booster pump station would reduce property values of the residential neighborhoods. We, the undersigned, do not feel that this water reservoir is consistent with the Park District’s vision and mission because it would reduce park space, result in removal of healthy mature trees and have a negative effect on the design flow and aesthetics of the park. We also believe it will reduce property values of the residential neighborhoods. That’s why I signed a petition to the members of the Park District Board including President David Doerhoefer, Vice President Jim Ballowe, Commissioner Cindy Kessler, Commissioner Mike Meline, Commissioner Bruce Robbins, and Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor which says: “We believe that the construction of a water reservoir and booster pump station in Carriage Green Park is not a suitable fit.”

Subject: Urgent Request for Enhanced Healthcare Services on Virgin Gorda We, the undersigned, residents and stakeholders of Virgin Gorda, respectfully bring to your attention the critical and ongoing issue regarding the lack of proper healthcare services on our island. As a community, we continue to experience severe challenges due to limited access to essential healthcare facilities and services. The incident on the evening of August 30, 2024 has magnified the gross neglect and inattention to health care and services on Virgin Gorda.  Despite repeated concerns raised over the years, Virgin Gorda remains underserved, as clinics and healthcare centres operate under inadequate conditions that compromise the wellbeing of its residents and guests. These issues include: - Clinics that are either closed for extended periods or operate with drastically reduced hours. - A shortage of qualified medical staff available to provide routine and emergency services, or the inability for them to be scheduled for shifts that cover the operating hours of the clinics. - The absence or malfunction of essential medical equipment, hindering the provision of adequate care. - A lack of specialized healthcare services that forces residents to travel to other islands, often at great inconvenience and expense. These deficiencies in healthcare services pose a significant risk to the health and lives of the residents and guests of Virgin Gorda. The situation is particularly alarming for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with chronic conditions who rely heavily on accessible and reliable medical care. Healthcare is a Human Right Healthcare is a fundamental human right, as recognized by the United Nations (UN) in Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states:  *"Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including... medical care and necessary social services."* This right should not be denied to the people of Virgin Gorda. It is the responsibility of the Government, the Health Services Authority (HSA), and other relevant authorities to ensure that all citizens have access to quality healthcare, regardless of their geographic location. Our Requests We, therefore, call upon the Government of the British Virgin Islands, the Health Services Authority, and His Excellency the Governor to urgently address the following: 1. Extend clinic operating hours to ensure 24/7 access to healthcare services for emergency and urgent care needs.  Ensure 24 hr availability of a doctor and a nurse on each shift.  2. Equip and staff healthcare facilities with sufficient, well-trained medical and administrative personnel, including general and emergency practitioners, nurses, and emergency responders. 3. Ensure that medical and operational  equipment is fully functional and ensure that the clinics are stocked with sufficient supplies, and that the clinics are equipped with modern, up-to-date technology to provide accurate diagnoses and effective treatment. 4. Increase the availability of specialized medical services to reduce the need for off-island travel for basic medical care and consultations. 5. Develop a long-term plan to expand healthcare infrastructure on Virgin Gorda to meet the needs of a growing population. 1.  Complete the Clinic in Spanish Town by 2025. 2. Ensure minimal 9am-5pm operating hours at North Sound Clinic with a facility staffed at minimal with a nurse and then a doctor 3 days a week by December 15, 2024. 3. Ensure that both clinics have adequate medical supplies as well as working EKG machines and defibrillators. 4. Further explore possibilities of an ambulance boat that is equipped with basic life saving equipment and qualified personnel to staff it. 5. Ensure swimming instruction for doctors and nurses.  6. Ensure that a fully functional dialysis machine, along with all necessary equipment and a trained technician, is available at the Nurse Iris O'Neal Medical Clinic. By addressing these issues, you will not only improve the health and well-being of Virgin Gorda’s residents and guests but also ensure that healthcare on our island is in line with international standards. Recognize as well that Virgin Gorda is a premier tourist destination and urgent care must be available.  We urge you to treat this matter with the utmost urgency, and we look forward to your prompt action in resolving the healthcare crisis that continues to affect our community.

We the faculty, staff, and parents of Odyssey Charter School strongly urge the OCS Board to renew the contract of Dr. Nick Manolakos. He is the strong leader we want to guide us through as we continue to grow to a full K-12 school. Dr. Nick's knowledge and support is unsurpassed, and his absence from OCS would have detrimental effects on the growth of our school.

West Virginia kids deserve to learn the scientific facts about climate change as part of a 21st-century science education. Please correct all inaccurate and misleading information about climate change in new science standards for K-12 students in West Virginia. Replace altered climate content with the original peer-reviewed climate science standards written by scientists and science educators.

According to state officials, if Idaho's child support rules are not brought into compliance with federal regulations by June 12, families could lose vital child support, totaling $205 million a year, and our state could lose $46 million in federal funding. Gov. Otter and the Idaho Legislature must get their act together and pass the bill during the special session on May 18.

We ask and demand that the State of Texas mail a ballot with a postage-paid, addressed envelope, to every registered voter in Texas. The mail-in ballot will include the mailing address to return the ballot in case the envelope provided is lost. The ballot will clearly show the deadline for returning it.  Additionally, the State of Texas assure all normal polling places are open and staffed all election day, and usual places are open and staffed for early voting. The mail in ballots and envelopes will be mailed to all voters weeks before the election. The names of all voters whose ballots are received will be published on a website within 24 hours

TRS changed its prescription service to Express Scripts for the 2023-24 school year. Members have seen services cut and prices rise exponentially since September. Some members are not able to get previous medications and others have had to stop taking medications due to rising costs. Pharmacies are saying their costs have not gone up, it’s the pharmacy insurance provider that has raised prices. It’s time for TRS to cut ties with Express Scripts and find a better pharmacy service provider for educators across this state. Educators are fed up with denials and rising out of pocket expenses.

Requiring a photo ID to cast a vote places unfair burden on thousands of Missourians, particularly seniors, minorities, students, and low-income workers. So-called "voter ID" laws are simply attempts to keep certain types of voters from making their voices heard in our elections. Our state Supreme Court has already made their decision on this issue, and we have too many other important issues in our state to address. Please oppose HJR 25, HB 48, and any similar voter suppression laws.