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Emergency Directives from the Governor of the Lincoln Region

Actions taken by Lincoln following the crisis


SIGNED ACTS:

LGC 12.19 - Free Community College Act

LGC 13.2 - Furry Celebration Day Resolution

LGC 13.3 - The Protection of Horses Act

LGC 13.4 - AI Voice Commercial Restriction Act

LGC 13.10 - Revival of Regional Defense Act

LGC 13.8 - Tax Holidays for the Energy Industry

LGC 13.7 - Fur Farming Ban Act

LGC 13.6 - Animal Welfare in Food Act

LGC 13.9 - The Package of Protection of the Region Act

LGC 13.11 - Emergency Petroleum Impact Act

LGC 13.14 - Second Package of Protection of the Region Act

LGC 13.21 - Chicago Bears Stadium Act (II)

LGC 13.23 - Fund the creation of accessible playgrounds and other recreational areas

LGC 14.2 - Right to Self Defense Act

LGC 14.3 - Wildfire Preparedness Act of 2023

LGC 14.4 - Repeal of Chicago Bears Stadium Act

LGC 14.6 - Stop the Import of Fentanyl Act

LGC 14.8 - Student Empowerment and Financial Literacy Act

LGC 14.9 - Feed the Community from Fines Act

[FairBol]

I have taken the liberty of mapping out the major Army and Air Force bases in the Lincoln region...and here they are. 

[Oleg 🇰🇿🤝🇺🇦]

I have taken the liberty of mapping out the major Army and Air Force bases in the Lincoln region...and here they are. 

Thank you very much, Mr. FairBol!

[Oleg 🇰🇿🤝🇺🇦]

Lincoln man fires at Southern Troops, gets shot at:
By Forumlurker
Emmitsburg, Maryland

As thousands of Southern and Lincoln troops have begun mobilizing along the borders, experts feared a day would come in which the already tense political situation eerily similar to the Korean DMZ years ago would reach the breaking point. While that so far has not happened as of yet, a recent incident near Emmitsburg pressed another challenge.
A rogue Lincoln farmer by the name of Jack Maroon on the Pennsylvania-Maryland border fired upon Southern troops conducting a military defense exercise. In response, the Southern troops fired back, lethally wounding the man.
The incident has since made airwaves and has sparked controversy in the already tense area, with neighbors of Maroon outraged at the South while Southern troops have asserted that the act was purely out of self defense and that Maroon fired first. Either way, the scene shows just how divided the country has become.

I officially declare that as governor of the Lincoln region, I am deeply outraged by the crime of citizen Jack Maroon and take his case under special control.

I undertake to immediately pay, from my own pocket, monetary compensation to those soldiers of the South who, as the investigation shows, suffered from the attack on them by citizen Jack Maroon. In turn, Jack Maroon or, in the event of his death, his family or relatives, by court order, will compensate for these losses to me.

On my own behalf, I sincerely apologize to the South and its government.

If this happens again, I will take strict measures to stop such incidents.

[Oleg 🇰🇿🤝🇺🇦]

I would like to emphasize that thanks to LGC13.10, again is valid
LC 5.13: Lincoln Regional Defense Act.

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

Mr. Governor, this bill has passed the LGC and awaits your signature or veto.

Right To Self Defense Act

To protect the right of home and self-defense of persons in the Region of Lincoln and to ensure persons cannot be criminally charged for carrying a legal object to be used for self defense or as a result of the use of such object in a reasonable response to risk of injury or death.

Section 1. Short Title

This Act may be cited as the "Right To Self Defense Act".

Section 2. Definitions

1. As used in this Act, "legal knife" shall mean a knife or object that contains a blade of under than 4 inches, including multitools with blades, watermelon knives, and pocket knives.
2. As used in this Act, "non-lethal weapon" shall mean stun guns, tasers, and aerosol defensive sprays, including pepper spray, mace spray, and animal deterrent sprays.
3. As used in this Act, "improvised-weapon" shall mean any object that is not considered a firearm or knife for its primary purpose, including but not limited to metal flashlights, other aerosol sprays, or any household objects legal to possess.

Section 3. Self Defense

(a) In general. -

No State, County, or Municipality in the Region of Lincoln shall pass or enforce a law that prohibits the carrying of legal knives, non-lethal weapons, or improvised-weapons as defined in this Act by anyone over the age of 18.

(b) Usage. -

No person in the Region of Lincoln shall be charged with any crime solely because of the usage of a legal knife, non-lethal weapon, improvised-weapon, legally possessed firearm, or any weapon or object not carried by the person that was taken from the surrounding environment, other person, or from the perpetrator, that was used in a reasonable response to risk of injury or death to themselves or others by another person.

(c) Exception. -

This Section shall not be interpreted as prohibiting laws that prevent the carrying of legal knives, non-lethal weapons, or improvised-weapons in high-risk government buildings, including but not limited to courthouses, schools, and police departments, or as the result of a conviction of a violent crime, such as probation or parole requirements, or other prison release requirements.

Section 4. Home Defense

(a) In general. -

No State, County, or Municipality in the Region of Lincoln shall pass or enforce a law that requires a "duty to retreat" by any person when threatened or in danger of attack while such person is in their own dwelling or on their own property.

(b) Exception. -

This Section shall not be interpreted as allowing the use of excessive lethal force by a person when they are not imminently in danger, such as when persons are fleeing or not presenting a threat of bodily harm.

Section 5. Effective Date

This Act shall take effect 30 days after passage.

Passed 2-0-0-0 in the General Assembly
x. WB, LGC Speaker

[FairBol]

Just wanted to comment on the current special election....sheesh, is nobody really running? I was forced to write-in my own name.  Heh. 

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

Just wanted to comment on the current special election....sheesh, is nobody really running? I was forced to write-in my own name.  Heh. 

Nope, aside from Jay/Trippytropicana no one declared. RC has been written in but has said he wouldn't accept.

[FairBol]

Just wanted to comment on the current special election....sheesh, is nobody really running? I was forced to write-in my own name.  Heh. 

Nope, aside from Jay/Trippytropicana no one declared. RC has been written in but has said he wouldn't accept.

Holy crap, so I actually won a seat? Surprised.  I'll go swear in!

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

Mr. Governor, the following bill has passed the LGC and awaits your signature or veto.

Repeal of 'Chicago Bears Stadium Act'

I. Short Title

This Act may be cited as the "Repeal of 'Chicago Bears Stadium Act".


II. General Provisions

LGC 13.21, the "Chicago Bears Stadium Act", is repealed in its entirety.  


III. Effective Date

This Act shall take effect immediately.

Passed 5-0-0-0 in the General Assembly

x. WB, LGC Speaker

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

Mr. Governor, the following bill has passed the LGC and awaits your signature or veto.

Wildfire Preparedness Act of 2023

To procure firefighting equipment for the National Guard and local fire stations in Lincoln, in response to Canadian fires and potential for future fires in Lincoln

Section 1. Short Title

This Act may be cited as the "Wildfire Preparedness Act of 2023".

Section 2. Funding Procurement of Firefighting Equipment

a. The Government of Lincoln shall make a one-time payment of $250 million in order to fund the procurement of firefighting equipment, including but not limited to turnout gear, air packs, firefighting personal protective equipment, and trucks.

b. Half of these supplies shall be provided to municipal firefighting departments that are identified as being in need of equipment, with higher priority to rural departments. Departments may make requests to the Government of Lincoln to be identified as being in need.

c. The remaining half of the supplies will be provided to the National Guard of Lincoln in order to equip the personnel being sent to Canada in accordance with Governor Oleg's Executive Order #20.  

Section 3. Effective Date

This Act shall take effect immediately.

Passed 4-0-0-1 in the General Assembly

x. WB, LGC Speaker

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

Mr. Governor, the following bill has passed the LGC and awaits your signature or veto.

Mr. MILLHOUSE, with thanks to Ms. PETTERSEN of Colorado and others, introduces

A BILL

To establish a Regional Center to Stop the Import of Illicit Synthetic Drugs.

I. SHORT TITLE

This Act may be cited as the "Stop the Import of Fentanyl Act".


II. DEFINITIONS

1. The term “agency” has the meaning that is given to such term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.

2. The term “drug trafficking organization” means a complex organization with highly defined command-and-control structures that produce, transport, or distribute large quantities of one or more synthetic drugs.

3. The term “persons trafficking in the synthetic drug trade” means a person that plays a significant role in the synthetic drug trade.

4. The term “synthetic drug trade” means any illicit activity to cultivate, produce, manufacture, distribute, sell, finance, or transport synthetic drugs, or otherwise endeavor or attempt to do so.


III. REGIONAL CENTER

  A. IN GENERAL

   1. There is established within the Regional Drug Enforcement Administration a Regional Center to Stop the Import of Illicit Synthetic Drugs (hereinafter referred to as the “Regional Center”).


  B. DIRECTOR OF REGIONAL CENTER

   1. There is established a Director of the Regional Center, who shall be the head of the Regional Center, and who shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the General Court.

   2. The Director of the Regional Center may not simultaneously serve in any other capacity in the regional executive branch.


  C. REPORT REQUIRED

   1. Not later than 90 days after date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director of the Regional Center shall submit to the Administrator of the regional Drug Enforcement Administration a report including –

     a. an overview of how synthetic drugs come into Lincoln;

     b. a strategic plan of action on each of its primary missions under subsection (d); and

     c. identification of necessary resources from agencies to accomplish the primary missions under subsection D.


  D. PRIMARY MISSIONS

   1. The primary missions of the Regional Center shall be as follows:

     a. to serve as the primary organization in the Government of Lincoln for analyzing, tracking, and halting the movement of synthetic drugs domestically, particularly as it relates to the trafficking of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and precursor chemicals to produce fentanyl;

     b. to serve as the primary organization in the Government of Lincoln for tracking the movements of persons trafficking in the synthetic drug trade in Lincoln and Atlasia through intelligence gathering, in cooperation with other agencies;

     c. to collect and share information for the purposes of identification and disruption of the trafficking of fentanyl;

     d. to ensure that agencies have access to and receive intelligence needed to accomplish any activities assigned to such agency pursuant to this subsection, and –

     e. to trace the sale proceeds of the synthetic drug trade, to identify the interests of drug trafficking organizations and persons trafficking in the synthetic drug trade and reveal any network that facilities such trade.


  E. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTOR

   1. The Director shall –

     a. serve in the Governor’s cabinet as the principal advisor to the Governor on the synthetic drug trade;

     b. provide strategic operational plans for efforts of the Government of Lincoln to disrupt the trafficking of fentanyl, and

     c. testify and make reports to the General Court when called to do so.


  F. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION

   1. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the action of any person acting in compliance with State law relating to the manufacture, production, possession, distribution, dispensation, administration, or delivery of cannabis.



IV. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Act shall go into effect upon its signature by the governor.  

Passed 4-0-1-0 in the General Assembly

x. WB, LGC Speaker

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Executive Order #22:


The Order of the Northern Star is granted to the following individual:

FairBol, for his contribution to the development of the Lincoln media and for his excellent work with the Lincoln Tribune.


Signed.

Oleg

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The Lincoln Tribune: https://talkelections.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=547334.0

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

Mr. Governor, the following bill has passed the LGC and awaits your signature or veto.

Mr. MILLHOUSE, with thanks to Mr. GALLAGHER of Wisconsin, introduces

A BILL

To establish a competitive grant program to increase financial literacy instruction in elementary schools and secondary schools.

I. SHORT TITLE

This Act may be cited as the "Student Empowerment and Financial Literacy Act".


II. DEFINITIONS

1. The term “elementary school” has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and includes a home school that provides elementary education, as such terms are defined under State law.


2. The term “eligible entity” means an entity –

  a. with demonstrated expertise in the development of strategies designed to improve understanding of personal finance topics among elementary school or secondary schools students; and

  b. that may be in a partnership with a community group, financial institution, or another educational entity.


3. The term “demonstrated expertise” includes expertise demonstrated through post-program performance data (such as post-program review by parents, teachers, and students that shows demonstrated learning and efficacy of program, and post-program student work-product that demonstrates real learning).

4. The term “personal finance topics” includes bank accounts, credit union accounts, credit and debit cards, online banking, mobile payment services, student loans, taxes, mortgages, credit reports, debt management, investing, lending, retirement planning, trade-offs, the power of compound interest, and saving.

5. The term “secondary school” has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and includes a home school that provides secondary education, as such terms are defined under State law.

6. The term “Secretary” means the Lincoln Secretary of Education.



III. FINANCIAL LITERACY GRANT PROGRAM


  A. IN GENERAL

   1. The Secretary shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities for the purposes of promoting new and existing strategies to expand, develop, implement, evaluate, and disseminate for voluntary use innovative approaches or professional development programs in financial literacy for elementary school and secondary school students, that –

     a. show potential to improve student awareness of personal finance topics;

     b. show potential to improve teaching of such topics, including by training teachers and instructors to teach such topics; and

     c. demonstrate innovation, scalability, accountability, and a focus on underbanked populations.


  B. APPLICATIONS

   1. In order to receive a grant under this Act, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner, and containing such information, as the Secretary may reasonably require.


  C. PROGRAM PERIODS AND DIVERSITY OF PROJECTS

   1. A grant awarded under this Act shall be awarded for a period of not more than 3 years.

   2. In a case in which an eligible entity submits an application under subsection (b), and is not awarded a grant under this Act –

     a. the Secretary shall provide to such eligible entity –

      1. an explanation for the denial of such grant; and

      2. any suggestions for improvements to the application the eligible entity should make to be eligible for such a grant; and

     b. the eligible entity may resubmit such application after receipt of the explanations and suggestions under subparagraph a.


   3.The Secretary may renew a grant awarded under this Act for one additional 2-year period for an eligible entity that demonstrates the success of the program funded under the grant, such as through student, parent, teacher or satisfaction, or program efficiency.


  D. PRIORITY

   1. In awarding grants under this Act, the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities that will use the grant to provide programs that account for diverse student and community needs, including any need for electronic and written materials, broadband or connectivity, multiple languages, and assistance for students with disabilities.


  E. DIVERSITY OF PROJECTS

   1. In awarding grants under this Act, the Secretary shall ensure that, to the extent practicable, grants are distributed among eligible entities that will serve –

     a. geographically diverse areas, including urban, suburban, and rural areas; and

     b. diverse types of elementary schools and secondary schools.



IV. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Act shall go into effect upon its signature by the governor.  

Passed 2-0-1-2 in the General Assembly

x. WB, LGC Speaker

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

Mr. Governor, the following bill has passed the LGC and awaits your signature or veto.

Feed the Community from Fines Act
To follow RL Montana's example and have food donations be allowed as payment for a fine

I. Title
a.This bill may be referred to as the "Feed the Community from Fines Act".

II. Allow Donations in Lieu of fines
a. In cases where a party is guilty of a misdemeanor, any court under the jurisdiction of the Lincoln Region must permit part or all of a fine to be satisfied by a donation to a food bank program, up to the limit given in Section II, subsection c of this act.
b. Donations are to be made with canned, non-perishable foods, including but not limited to soup, canned vegetables, and canned meats.
c. Each can of food in a donation shall satisfy $5 of a fine, up to a total of $500.

III. Implementation
a. This bill shall go into effect thirty (30) days after signature by the governor.

Passed 4-0-0-1 in the General Assembly

x. WB, LGC Speaker

[FairBol]

Executive Order #22:


The Order of the Northern Star is granted to the following individual:

FairBol, for his contribution to the development of the Lincoln media and for his excellent work with the Lincoln Tribune.


Signed.

Oleg

Thank you Mr. Governor!

[FairBol]

BTW, sorry for the unplanned break I just took.  I'm back now. 

[Oleg 🇰🇿🤝🇺🇦]

BTW, sorry for the unplanned break I just took.  I'm back now.  

Congratulations on your return! How was your vacation?

In the meantime, Mr. Sirius has now become governor, for which I congratulate him.

[FairBol]

BTW, sorry for the unplanned break I just took.  I'm back now. 

Congratulations on your return! How was your vacation?

In the meantime, Mr. Sirius has now become governor, for which I congratulate him.

It wasn't really a vacation, I just had to focus on work stuff for a bit.