occupational licensing

Healthcare and Telehealth Deregulation Comes to Another State (Connecticut)

Connecticut should be applauded for the recent adoption of these compacts.

Ben Shelton
| 17th Nov 2022

Occupational Licensing Can Expand Inequality

While licensing is still useful for protecting consumers, it can also become a tool for protecting those who are already licensed or financially stable.

Ben Shelton
| 9th Nov 2022

Op-Eds

Look at Licensing Reform To Ease Utah’s Mental Health Crisis

The attention surrounding Utah’s ongoing mental health crisis has been turning heads at the recently formed Office of Professional Licensure Review (OPLR).

Ben Shelton
| 3rd Nov 2022

Free Market

Why Are Vets Taking Notice of Occupational Licensing Regulations?

Too often, occupational licensing regulations create unnecessary barriers for those who have bravely served the country and their families.

Ben Shelton
| 25th Oct 2022

Free Market

How Occupational Licensing Might Boost Utah’s GDP and Employment Outcomes

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.

Ben Shelton
| 21st Oct 2022

Free Market

Why Is a Licensing Board Trying To Shut Down a Small Business Owner?

Ryan Crownholm, who owns and operates MySitePlan.com, was issued a $1,000 citation and asked to suspend his business operations after a California professional licensing board claimed that Crownholm and his company illegally practiced land surveying without a state-mandated occupational license.

Ben Shelton
| 7th Oct 2022

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