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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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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.
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April 5, 2025 at 7:58 AM
nicolajanesharp.bsky.social
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
January 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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The proposed Guard Act could be a game-changer in safeguarding Americans from adversarial robotic technologies designed to spy on our communications!

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#US #TechnologyEthics #CitizenPortal #NationalSecurity #EconomicSafety #DataPrivacy
Chair says Guard Act would target robotic technology threats to networks
The chair described the Guard Act as a measure to address robotic technology developed by adversaries that could collect data and be manipulated to spy on Americans, framing it as a national-security and economic-security priority.
citizenportal.ai
September 10, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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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
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.
citizenportal.ai
January 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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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
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.
citizenportal.ai
April 4, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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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 introduces Class D felony for tampering with gift cards
New legislation targets gift card fraud with felony charges for tampering
citizenportal.ai
February 23, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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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
Kentucky legislation targets gift card fraud with new Class D felony penalties
Kentucky enacts law imposing Class D felony penalties for gift card tampering.
citizenportal.ai
February 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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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
Minnesota Legislature enacts revised workers' compensation bill with new recommendations
Legislature updates multiple statutes to improve Minnesota's workers' compensation system.
citizenportal.ai
May 22, 2025 at 2:53 AM
nicolajanesharp.bsky.social
I’m excited to be playing a small part in this vital work which is all about supporting victim-survivors to thrive #EconomicSafety
April 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
nicolajanesharp.bsky.social
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.
January 31, 2025 at 1:52 AM
nicolajanesharp.bsky.social
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
November 20, 2024 at 7:03 AM
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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
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.
citizenportal.ai
March 4, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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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
Assembly Committee supports legislation to combat scrap metal theft in Nevada
Committee members urge support for bill addressing scrap metal theft and its impact.
citizenportal.ai
April 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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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
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.
citizenportal.ai
October 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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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
Legislators amend wage compensation language in Massachusetts workers' compensation law
Amendment clarifies wage definitions and employer indemnification in worker compensation cases.
citizenportal.ai
June 15, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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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
Oregon Construction Contractors Board revises independent contractor licensing regulations
Oregon amends independent contractor definitions and penalties for licensing violations.
citizenportal.ai
April 4, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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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
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.
citizenportal.ai
February 6, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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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
Senate panel reviews bill to divest pension funds from Chinese companies
Legislation aims to protect pension funds from financial risks linked to China.
citizenportal.ai
March 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM