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Arizona, Pennsylvania paved way for full licensure recognition

Lawmakers should streamline regulations so more people can work

Occupational licensing regulations can undermine public health in the name of protecting it

The Legislature should not delegate taxing responsibility and authority to an industry association

Badger Institute analysis shows the rate is much lower, and complicated crime reporting makes comparisons difficult

Revoking supervision for ex-offenders accused of new crimes would cost taxpayers without improving public safety

Bill would expand work, scholarship opportunities for young caddies

Senate committee passes two licensing reform bills

Wisconsin’s prison system will require hundreds of millions of dollars for new construction, operating costs just to keep up with population growth

Public members discuss how they view their role on boards

Decisions from licensing boards are oftentimes arbitrary and unfair

Bill allows for optional registration for in-state insurance adjusters

Wisconsin should join states that have enacted sunrise laws as an alternative to new licenses that fence out workers and don’t protect the public

The current system is vulnerable to politics and perverse incentives

Policies linked to work are critical to lifting people out of poverty

What is occupational licensing, how does it affect employment and consumer costs, and what options exist for reform?

Gov. Evers vetoes bill that would’ve helped aspiring certified nursing aides and eased shortage in Wisconsin

An employer handbook

Creating a license for public insurance adjusters is not necessary in Wisconsin

Family’s universal belief is that competition and merit are best for America