Free Market

You may have heard politicians say in the past that “small businesses are the backbone of America.” The funny thing is that they are actually right.
While licensing is still useful for protecting consumers, it can also become a tool for protecting those who are already licensed or financially stable.
Travelers have stayed in people’s primary or secondary properties in exchange for money for centuries. What’s modern are the apps we use to arrange such rentals and the zoning laws that criminalize the otherwise peaceful activity.
Too often, occupational licensing regulations create unnecessary barriers for those who have bravely served the country and their families.
In 2019, Arizona became the first state to require that state licensing agencies recognize an equivalent license issued by another state and issue a reciprocal license to practice in Arizona.
In the latest mishandling of the modern-day economy, the Biden Administration announced earlier this week a draft rule that will effectively put many gig workers out of work.

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