Fees/Budget

Effective as of January 1, 2024, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has increased fees for real estate licenses....

The Goldwater Institute has filed two petitions with the Arizona Supreme Court. The first asks that the State Bar of Arizona eliminate "all bar...

New research from the Knee Center for the Study of Occupational Regulation's "Licensing Database Annual Snapshot" compares the costs of licensure...

Wisconsin's Joint Finance Committee has established a budget that adds 18 positions to the Department of Safety and Professional Services, positions...

A bill under consideration in New Jersey would require the Division of Consumer Affairs to identify the national average for credential applcation...

Recent budget hearings in Pennsylvania included discussions about delays in the licensing process. Acting Secretary of State brought up concerns...

Senate Bill 156 under consideration in Alabama would create a central Occupational Licensing Division with an executive director of boards under the...

Alaska's governor has proposed a budget and staffing increase for the Division of Corporations, Businesses, and Professional Licensing, including 12...

Wisconsin's Legislative Audit Committee will conduct an audit of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services to look at the funding...

A bill under consideration in Connecticut would establish the maximum fee agencies could charge for an occupational license at $100. Testimony in...

The British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives has announced a $78 increase in registration fees, up to $600 annual registration fee in...

In response to delays and backlogs of applications, a joint legislative study committee has been reviewing the Wisconsin Department of Safety and...