One in five American workers need a government license in order to work. While some licensing schemes might be better justified than others on plausible health and safety grounds, occupational ...

The House Commerce Committee approved occupational licensing reforms designed to help previously incarcerated individuals and improve the licensing process. Committee members unanimously approved ...

What should Minnesota lawmakers’ New Year’s resolutions be? I have a suggestion: Break down barriers to opportunity for the least fortunate. Elected officials in Duluth City Hall and in state ...

The Louisiana Senate has approved legislation to recognize occupational licenses and work experience from other states. “This bill simply stipulates that certain licensing boards shall recognize ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam writes about state and local policy and urban economic issues. Universal recognition laws allow individuals with an ...

House Government Organization Committee Minority Chairman Phillip Diserio speaks against an effort to reduce the number of hours needed to obtain certain con tractor licenses. (Photo Provided) ...

A spouse at Dyess Air Force Base in Texas applies for reimbursement of costs for professional relicensing after a PCS move. (Senior Airman Susan Roberts/Air Force) Some states have made progress in ...

A Virginian contractor pulls up to a worksite, but has left their certification at home — with the debut of a new pilot program, they’re now able to pull up their qualifications on their cellphone.

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - Legal Corner answers viewers’ civil legal questions. QUESTION: I have an occupational license, does that mean that I do not need a contractor’s license in Louisiana? ANSWER: ...