Arizona Could Become the First State to Recognize Occupational Licenses From Other States
Licensing laws tend to lock workers in place, but Gov. Doug Ducey says it's time to stop that foolishness.
Licensing laws tend to lock workers in place, but Gov. Doug Ducey says it's time to stop that foolishness.
Occupational licensing programs deprive people of livelihoods and often don't improve public health.
State lawmakers target pet groomers, drain cleaners, interior designers, pecan buyers, athletic trainers, antler dealers, and....art therapists?
A new law in Ohio and an executive order in Idaho require state lawmakers to take a more active role in overseeing occupational licensing boards.
Even if the Oregon Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying disagrees.
After years of conflict and erratic enforcement, Los Angeles finally passes a formal plan to allow street vending.
California's licensing laws mean inmates can risk their lives for less than $2 per day, but can't earn a living after they get out of prison.
A city ordinance let officers harass women as part of a licensing inspection process. A judge ruled it unconstitutional.
Anita and Jim McHaney are suing to overturn "preposterous" regulations on cottage food production.
Florida says "hearing aid specialists" must pass multiple tests and be certified to conduct a full audiological exam, essentially quizzing them on skills and tech dating back to the 1950s.
But the real problem here isn't human-trafficking troops, it's regulators raising crime panic.
The Trump administration's deportation push finally forced the Golden State to stop criminalizing everything.
Once again, government would best serve the public by just getting out of the way.
California's licensing laws make it almost impossible for individuals with criminal records to become professional firefighters.
Prospective tour guides won't have to cough up nearly $100 and study for weeks to talk about their city anymore.
When life hands you lemons, call the health department to complain.
The granting or withholding of that approval is a powerful lever over our lives.
From occupational licensing reform to legalizing beer-drinking on stage, elected Libertarians are doing some pretty interesting things
Unfortunately, California's Sunset Review process rarely leads to the sunset of anything.
It's no substitute for abolishing unnecessary licenses, but the effort to ease the burden on military families should call attention to this issue.
Lactation consultants are the newest victims of burdensome occupational licensing laws in Georgia. Mary Jackson and the Institute for Justice are fighting back.
Does Pennsylvania need to license barbers? How about "campsite membership salespersons"? Gov. Tom Wolf says no.
Rubio and Elizabeth Warren are teaming up to stop states from restricting occupational licenses for people with unpaid student loan debt.
A summer promotion will cover fines and fees when your local code enforcers come calling.
The bill would have prohibited licensing boards from denying a license solely because an applicant had unpaid student loans or a criminal record.
"This is a disruptive innovation, which is why you're seeing protectionist policies being put into action."
It's the only state to require the nonsensical license, and its state senators just voted to keep it that way.
The solution to government interference isn't more of it.
A new lawsuit challenges a regulation that would take jobs away from capable day care workers, drive up costs, and limit access to early childhood education.
A salon owner complained about "highly disturbing" competition from an app, and the state cosmetology board threatened fines. That won't happen anymore.
Libertarian state Sen. Laura Ebke's bill triggers a review of state licensing laws, opens more opportunities for individuals with criminal histories.
And that's just one of many oddities in the state's licensing laws.
Blocked from jobs because they lack occupational licenses, they're turning to welfare instead.
State licensing laws for low-income professions limit access to jobs and restrict mobility for those who have them. That's a recipe for economic inequality.
Laura Ebke's attempt to rationalize Nebraska's occupational licensing laws gets praised in The Wall Street Journal.
But sadly Elias Zarate is no closer to being a barber, because he still doesn't have a high school diploma. And, yes, that matters for some reason.
Justice for Sandy Meadows.
These days, death lurks behind gas pumps, inside water bottles, and under throw pillows.
Hospital describes her services as "invaluable."
Even entry-level jobs that allow someone to test out the profession have to be filled by licensed professionals.
If we want to solve the doctor shortage, we should import more foreign physicians.
Lawmakers are right to seek occupational licensing reform.
Want to go straight into the job market? No diploma for you.
Crossfit is fighting to keep the government from regulating how Americans are taught to exercise. The health of the nation may be at stake.
Elias Zarate found out the hard way that it's illegal to cut hair in Tennessee, and some other states, without having graduated from high school.