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New Mexico considers joining nine compacts

Posted In: Mobility,

Feb 21

A bipartisan group of 10 New Mexico legislators has introduced bills to join nine interstate compacts, aiming to address the state's healthcare...

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Alabama Senate introduces board consolidation bill

Posted In: Consolidation Proposals,

Feb 21

Alabama State Senator Chris Elliott has introduced Senate Bill 193, proposing the consolidation of 19 occupational licensing boards into a newly...

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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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BC: call for regulation of child welfare workers

Posted In: Reg of New Professions, Workforce/Access Shortage,

Feb 12

The British Columbia Representative for Children and Youth has issued a report reiterating issues with of understaffing and lack of supports for...

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Malaysia: calls for regulation of building inspectors

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

Feb 12

The National House Buyers Association (HBA) in Malaysia has called for the regulation of building inspectors' conduct to safeguard property owners....

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Opinion piece considers "double-edged sword" of AI in professional regulation

Posted In: Technology,

Feb 12

In this opinion piece, Saqib Malik discusses the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into professional regulation across various...

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UK: bill introduced to protect "nurse" title

Posted In: Use of Title,

Feb 12

Labour MP Dawn Butler has introduced a bill in Parliament seeking to legally protect the title "nurse" to prevent its misuse and safeguard the...

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Oklahoma considers severe weather tracker licensure

Posted In: Reg of New Professions,

Feb 6

Oklahoma Senate Bill 158, known as the Oklahoma Emergency Weather Response and Tracking Regulatory Act of 2025, proposes the establishment of a...

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Illinois considers alternate CPA pathway

Posted In: Alt Pathways to Licensure, Reducing Barriers to,

Feb 6

Illinois is considering legislation to introduce two additional pathways to Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure. This initiative follows...

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Vermont considers psychologists' scope of practice

Posted In: Scope of Practice,

Feb 6

The Vermont Office of Professional Regulation is considering expanding psychologists' scope of practice to include prescribing medications, a role...

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New Zealand: concern over real estate agent CPD

Posted In: Continuing Competence, Cultural Competence,

Feb 6

New Zealand's Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has expressed concerns regarding the mandatory Te Kākano course, which introduces real estate...

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