Occupational Licensing
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From Washington Times:
“Military spouses shouldn’t have to constantly jump through duplicative hoops just to be allowed to work,” said Shoshana Weissmann, a resident fellow at R Street, a…
From Free to Offend:
When otherwise wonky policy issues seem to be showing up on shows like South Park, Bobs Burgers and even Spongebob Square Pants, it would seem like popular culture might…
Chairman Johnson, Vice Chair Cirino, Ranking Member Williams and all members of the Senate Workforce & Higher Education Committee:
My name is Alan Smith and I am a Senior Fellow and Midwest…
Over the last few years, Missouri has cleared the way for more people in the state to find work and has also lowered barriers of those moving into its towns and cities to pursue employment.
This…
Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, two members of Congress introduced worthwhile occupational licensing reforms that wield the federal government’s power while respecting federalism. Rep. Diana…
Whether it’s requiring a license to arrange flowers or limits on pharmacists administering vaccines, excessive barriers to work and care are a nationwide problem without an obvious nationwide…
From The Grio:
How does this work? Just like any other profession. State governments offer licenses to practice a slew of occupations: lawyers, hairdressers, doctors, teachers, florists, heck…
Hang around Georgia policymakers long enough and you’ll notice a common refrain: they boast about Area Development Magazine naming Georgia the top state in which to do business several years…
From Governing:
Arizona recognizes professional licenses issued in other states in nearly all cases, meaning that when people move to Arizona, their license comes with them. “He genuinely was…
From Canada Talks SiriusXM 167:
Shoshana Weissman (Senior Manager, Digital Media, Communications at the R Street Institute) joined Bilal Vakani on Mornings on Canada Talks to discuss ‘Let…