Federal court rejects challenge to allegedly vague professional conduct standards
Licensees do not have standing to challenge new professional standards for teachers until a teacher is disciplined, the U.S. [...]
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Proof of license? Take out your smartphone
In concert with the times, the Illinois Division of Real Estate and Division of Professional Regulation has a new option for [...]
Requiring MD supervision of nurse anesthetists does not make patients safe
A recent study conducted by a Virginia-based research group has found that certain restrictions relating to the practice of [...]
“Detached” licensing system could decertify incompetent police, legislature says
The Vermont House voted to launch a comprehensive study of Vermont’s police forces and is considering implementing a [...]
Lawmakers back off threat to eliminate some licenses
Early in April, North Carolina legislators were considering a proposal to eliminate licensing requirements for a dozen [...]
EMT test-takers spike with advent of online exam
Recent changes made to EMT testing have created a ‘paradox’ for Maryland test-takers. While the number of new [...]
Koch brothers join Obama in anti-licensing push
In February, President Obama’s budget plan included a proposal to study the impact of occupational licensing and [...]
Should state “special investigators” be licensed?
Controversy has arisen in Kansas over the state’s use of non-licensed individuals to investigate child abuse cases, [...]
Rein in occupational licensing, says White House
States should ensure that occupational licensing protects consumers without placing unnecessary restrictions on employment, [...]
Commercial eyebrow threading regulations unconstitutional
The Texas Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled that the requirements for commercial eyebrow threaders were too [...]