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Occupational Licensing Bupkis


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Episode 22: Occupational Licensing Bupkis. Brian, Chris, and Andy discussed the need for occupational licensing reform in Virginia, focusing on four specific recommendations including the elimination of unnecessary requirements, reciprocating other states’ licenses, streamlining health and safety processes, and removing restrictions on cash-based non-insurance practices. While addressing some of the common objections about simplifying licensing, they argued that many licenses are set up to benefit special interests at the expense of the people and that simplifying these systems could lower barriers to entry, boost competition, increase quality, and improve overall outcomes.

 

Relevant links from this episode include:

  • Cato: Occupational Licensing
  • NCSL: 2022 Occupational Licensing Trends. In reviewing legislative efforts throughout the past year, NCSL has identified four key licensing trends that states are continually building upon:
  • Worker Mobility
  • Universal Licensure Recognition
  • Reducing Barriers for Veterans and Military Spouses
  • Sunrise/Sunset Provisions 
  • Virginia Next for Occupational Licensing Reform
  • Virginia Senate Bill 1213 (Prior Session Legislation)
  • IJ: Occupational Licensing
  • AFPI: Second Chance Occupational Licensing Reform in Virginia
  • Youngkin vetoes bills to create legal pot market, raise minimum wage in Va.
  • Defending Pornography on Feminist Grounds: A Q&A With Nadine Strossen
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