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Indiana: executive orders on regulatory reform

Posted In: Deregulation Proposals, Diversity, Regulatory Reform, Remote Work, Sunset Reviews,

Jan 23

Indiana's new governor has issued several executive orders that affect the administration of regulatory boards: "EO 2025-11 – Reorganize...

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Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors strengthens regulatory functions

Posted In: Administration,

Jan 23

Following a discipline case related to fraud, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has undertaken a comprehensive review to...

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UK: scope of practice for physicians associates debated

Posted In: Scope of Practice,

Jan 23

The debate over the appropriate scope of practice for physician associates (PAs) in the UK centers on whether a standardized, nationally agreed-upon...

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CLEAR Welcomes Our New Members of January 2025!

Posted In: CLEAR News,

Jan 23

We strive to bring together the regulatory community and by doing so we are welcoming our new CLEAR members!

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Hot Topics and Committee Updates from CLEAR's 2025 Midyear Meeting

Jan 23

CLEAR recently held its 2025 Midyear meeting in Savannah, Georgia and the event was a fantastic start to the new year! The Midyear meeting enabled...

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Episode 85: Freedom of Expression and the Role of the Regulator

Posted In: CLEAR Podcast,

Jan 15

How do we balance freedom of expression, professional responsibilities, and the role of the regulator? Scott McLeod shares the College of Physicians...

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Bulgaria: calls for regulation of health professionals

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

Jan 15

Leaders from the Bulgarian Association of Health Care Professionals (BAHCP), the Bulgarian Association of Assistant Pharmacists (BAAP), and the...

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Maine DPFR announces new Commissioner

Posted In: Regulatory Appointments,

Jan 15

The Maine Senate has confirmed the appointment of Joan Cohen as Commissioner of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. Cohen...

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Philippines approves regulation of agriculture profession

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

Jan 15

On January 15, 2025, the Philippine House of Representatives approved on second reading a bill to regulate agriculture as a profession. The measure...

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Report on Puerto Rico's occupational regulations

Posted In: Reducing Barriers to, Regulatory Reform,

Jan 15

A recent report by the Institute for Economic Liberty (ILE) highlights that Puerto Rico enforces over 140 occupational licenses, with 34 required in...

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East Africa: harmonization of regulation of healthcare professions

Posted In: Education & Training, Regulation by Country,

Jan 15

Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary emphasized the country's commitment to harmonizing healthcare professional regulations across East Africa. This...

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CLEAR Celebrates 40 Years of its NCIT Programming!

Posted In: CLEAR News,

Jan 9

This year marks the 40th anniversary of CLEAR's National Certified Investigator and Inspector Training (NCIT) programs and our staff is celebrating...

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