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Connecticut proposal to eliminate licensing and renewal fees

Posted In: Fees/Budget,

Mar 5

Connecticut governor's Ned proposed budget calls for eliminating fees for obtaining and renewing occupational licenses for certain professions,...

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Kenya: opposition to merger of health regulatory bodies

Posted In: Consolidation Proposals,

Mar 5

Several health unions in Kenya have expressed opposition to the government's proposal to merge existing health regulatory bodies into a single...

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Easing requirements for foreign-trained physicians

Posted In: Reducing Barriers to, Workforce/Access Shortage,

Mar 5

In response to physician shortages, particularly in rural areas, at least nine U.S. states have amended licensing requirements since 2023 to...

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Florida announces new director of DBPR

Posted In: Regulatory Appointments,

Mar 5

Florida has announced the appointment of Jonathan Zachem as secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)....

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CLEAR's President's Message- February 2025

Posted In: President's Message,

Feb 28

As we each steer a course through extraordinary and uncertain times, please be assured that CLEAR – and our international community of...

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Kenya: calls for stricter regulations on surgical procedures

Posted In: Regulation by Country,

Feb 26

The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) and the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society (KOGS) are calling for stricter regulations on who can...

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Singapore: calls for regulation of psychologists

Posted In: Reg of New Professions, Regulation by Country,

Feb 26

Singapore Psychological Society is raising attention of the issue that the lack of legal regulation for psychologists poses risks to mental health...

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TN Department of Commerce & Insurance reports 2024 data

Posted In: Administration,

Feb 26

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards reported processing 163,496 initial or renewal...

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New book discusses history and function of licensing in the US

Posted In: Research,

Feb 26

From the Modern Law Library podcast: "In her new book, The Licensing Racket: How We Decide Who Is Allowed to Work, and Why It Goes Wrong,...

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Access a Free Article from the January/February Professional Licensing Report

Posted In: CLEAR News,

Feb 25

Check out the first of two free articles from the 2025 January/February edition of Professional Licensing Report. The latest free article is...

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UK: advanced practice nursing and midwifery regulations delayed

Posted In: Standards of Practice,

Feb 21

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has announced a two-year delay in implementing regulations for advanced practice nursing and midwifery...

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Israel approves streamlined licensure process for new immigrants

Posted In: Mobility, Workforce/Access Shortage,

Feb 21

The Israeli government has approved a reform to streamline the professional licensing process for new immigrants, allowing them to begin the...

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