Latest posts tagged with #EconomicSafety on Bluesky
Maine's State Fire Marshal is pushing for new hires and fee adjustments to slash permit review times, promising a boost to both safety and the economy.
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#ME #CitizenPortal #MainePublicSafety #EconomicSafety #ConstructionPermitting
Massachusetts faces a looming crisis as nearly 1 million residents, including vulnerable children and seniors, could lose vital SNAP benefits next week unless federal funds are released.
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#MA #CitizenPortal #EconomicSafety #CommunitySupport #FoodAccess
Massachusetts just made a game-changing amendment to its workers' compensation law, redefining wage terms and boosting employer accountability!
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#MA #CitizenPortal #LaborRights #EconomicSafety #LegalReform
Minnesota's Legislature has just enacted a groundbreaking workers' compensation bill that promises to transform the system for the better!
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#MN #CitizenPortal #MinnesotaWorkersCompensation #LaborRights #EconomicSafety #PolicyReform
I’m excited to be playing a small part in this vital work which is all about supporting victim-survivors to thrive #EconomicSafety
Definitely worth a listen to Weekend Woman’s Hour today for the feature on women in prison. Recognition that many women are there because of experiencing #CoerciveControl including #EconomicAbuse. Makes clear that prison undermines women’s #EconomicSafety too.
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Oregon is shaking up the construction industry with House Bill 2800, redefining independent contractor licensing and raising the stakes for compliance!
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#OR #EconomicSafety
Ohio lawmakers are taking a stand against metal theft with House Bill 210, aiming to protect communities and local businesses by enforcing strict regulations on scrap metal dealers.
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#OH #CitizenPortal #EconomicSafety #LegislativeReform #CrimePrevention
Nevada lawmakers are taking a stand against the rising tide of copper wire theft, with a bold new bill aimed at protecting public infrastructure and community safety.
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#NV #CitizenPortal #EconomicSafety #PublicInfrastructure #NevadaCommunity #CrimePrevention
Tennessee's Senate is at a crossroads, debating a bold bill to divest state pension funds from Chinese companies amidst concerns over financial and moral risks.
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#TN #CitizenPortal #TennesseePensionFunds #EconomicSafety #HumanRightsIssues #LocalGovernance
Kentucky is taking a bold stand against gift card fraud, proposing a Class D felony for tampering that could change the game for consumers and retailers alike.
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#KY #LegislativeReform #FraudPrevention #EconomicSafety #CitizenPortal
Kentucky's Senate Bill 130 is poised to revolutionize consumer protection by imposing Class D felony penalties for gift card fraud, sparking intense debates on its implications for justice and safety.
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#KY #LegislativeReform #FraudPrevention #EconomicSafety #CitizenPortal
Maryland's new House Bill 175 could revolutionize how we protect low-income families from EBT fraud, ensuring swift restoration of lost benefits and setting a precedent for other states.
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#MD #EconomicSafety #FraudProtection #CitizenPortal #SocialSecurity #MarylandEBT
Could not agree more with the National Audit Office: a coordinated, whole-system response is needed to address #VAWG. @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social has been saying this for some time, so am hopeful we will see a transformational new strategy which also addresses #EconomicSafety in the spring.
Great campaign by @rightsofwomen.bsky.social highlighting how marital status impacts the rights of separating couples - including home, belongings, and finances. To help change the law, and protect women who are not married, but cohabiting, check out the link below #EconomicSafety
Wyoming is taking a bold stand against business fraud by proposing legislation to dissolve entities controlled by foreign adversaries—could this change reshape the state's economic landscape?
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#WY #EconomicSafety #CitizenPortal #ForeignInfluence #LegislativeReform
As a woman, I am effectively working for free from today, until the end of 2024. Today marks the day in the year when, on average, we stop earning relative to men because of the #GenderPayGap. In the UK #EqualPayDay comes 2 days earlier than it did last year. We can’t be complacent #EconomicSafety
