Fire marshal urges two new plan‑review hires and fee adjustment to speed permitting State Fire Marshal Sean Esler told the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee that LD2223 would add two plan‑review positions and raise plan‑review fees (from 0.15% to 0.2% of construction cost) to reduce permit review times and fund the office from a dedicated special‑revenue account.

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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Mass. officials warn SNAP benefits could stop next week; launch United Response Fund to aid food banks State officials warned that a planned suspension of federal SNAP benefits would cut aid to roughly 1,000,000 people in Massachusetts next week and announced a United Way-led United Response Fund to support food banks and pantries.

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

Legislators amend wage compensation language in Massachusetts workers' compensation law Amendment clarifies wage definitions and employer indemnification in worker compensation cases.

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 Legislature enacts revised workers' compensation bill with new recommendations Legislature updates multiple statutes to improve Minnesota's workers' compensation system.

Minnesota's Legislature has just enacted a groundbreaking workers' compensation bill that promises to transform the system for the better!

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I’m excited to be playing a small part in this vital work which is all about supporting victim-survivors to thrive #EconomicSafety

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Weekend Woman’s Hour: Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, Author Marni Appleton, Medieval medicine, Women and prison The Secretary of State on new early years places and SEND provision.

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 Construction Contractors Board revises independent contractor licensing regulations Oregon amends independent contractor definitions and penalties for licensing violations.

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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Ohio public safety director enforces $500 fines on scrap metal dealers violations Ohio public safety director imposes daily fines for violations of scrap metal purchasing regulations.

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

Assembly Committee supports legislation to combat scrap metal theft in Nevada Committee members urge support for bill addressing scrap metal theft and its impact.

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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Senate panel reviews bill to divest pension funds from Chinese companies Legislation aims to protect pension funds from financial risks linked to China.

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 introduces Class D felony for tampering with gift cards New legislation targets gift card fraud with felony charges for tampering

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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Kentucky legislation targets gift card fraud with new Class D felony penalties Kentucky enacts law imposing Class D felony penalties for gift card tampering.

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

Department to restore benefits for theft-affected households under House Bill 175 Department confirms restoration of benefits for households affected by theft from 2021 to 2025.

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 Secretary of State proposes bill to dissolve foreign adversary-owned businesses Wyoming proposes bill to dissolve entities controlled by foreign adversaries amid business fraud concerns.

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