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June 16, 2022

Is regulation a constant or a variable? Harry Cayton explores.

How do regulators balance the need for rigid, universally applied constants with the demands of a dynamic, ever-changing world? Regulatory expert Harry Cayton looks at this and more in our latest Voices article.

Harry Cayton, Occupational Regulation, Professional Licensing

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What is the meaning of regulation? Why does it exist? Who does it affect, and how? We look at the broader issues surrounding regulation and licensing.

Harry Cayton, Occupational Regulation, Professional Licensing

June 16, 2022

Is regulation a constant or a variable? Harry Cayton explores.

How do regulators balance the need for rigid, universally applied constants with the demands of a dynamic, ever-changing world? Regulatory expert Harry Cayton looks at this and more in our latest Voices article.

Health Care, Interstate compacts, Nursing, Occupational Regulation, Physical Therapy, Professional Licensing, United States

June 8, 2022

How do interstate compacts make licensing more efficient?

States are increasingly turning to interstate compacts as a way to help workers in licensed professions practice in multiple states while ensuring that the standards in place to protect the public are upheld. We take a look at different types of occupational licensure compacts and how they make licensing more efficient.

Regulation, Space, United Nations

May 26, 2022

Regulating the final frontier: How can we solve the growing space debris problem?

The proliferation of debris in lower Earth orbit could have disastrous consequences for the future exploration and economic use of space, but current international space law fails to address it. We explore the growing threat and what the international community can do to tackle it.

Chicago, Data analytics, Digital Government, U.K., U.S.

May 18, 2022

Using data analytics in regulation: Federal and local implementations

What do data analytics in action look like? In our latest Ascend article, we take a look at an example of analytics used at the federal level as well as a set of considerations local governments can take when tackling analytics projects of their own.

Colorado, COVID-19, Cybersecurity, Iowa, Licensing, Licensing Reform, Louisiana, Maryland, Naturopathy, Nursing, Pennsylvania, Tennessee

May 11, 2022

Bipartisanship alive and well for state-level licensing

Despite few signs of bipartisanship nationwide, at the state level, there have been a number of instances of cross-party support, particularly when it comes to licensing reform.

California, Idaho, Illinois, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Regulation, South Dakota, Texas

May 4, 2022

What are the least and most regulated states in America?

In 2019, researchers at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University launched the State RegData project to gain a better understanding of the reach of state-level regulation in the United States. We take a look at what they found.

Licensing, Licensing Reform, Multijurisdictional Licensing, Nursing, Tennessee, Texas, U.S., Utah, Wisconsin

April 27, 2022

A brief history of the Nurse Licensure Compact

Multijurisdictional practice has been a subject of debate for licensed professionals in nursing as far back as 1995. One answer to the limitations of single-state licensure in the U.S. has been the development of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). But how did this all start? And how has COVID-19 impacted the progress of multijurisdictional practice throughout the nation?

California, Cannabis, Illinois, Licensing, Maine, Marijuana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Regulation

April 20, 2022

Why is regulating marijuana licensure still such a struggle?

When some states started regulating marijuana licensure, they might not have anticipated the towering task before them. We examine some of the factors surrounding marijuana licensure that create challenges for both applicants and regulatory agencies.

Cloud computing, Data virtualization, Digital Government

April 13, 2022

Data virtualization and regulation: Creating a logical digital fabric for government leaders

Government leaders often find themselves analyzing data from multiple discrete sources in their everyday work. In the past, physically integrating this data has proven to be a costly and time-consuming process. Thanks to data virtualization, however, regulators can now access data from many different sources without relocating any of it. Here we look at the basics of data integration as well as different ways governments have adopted the technology.

Insight, License Portability, Licensing Reform, Occupational licensing, Universal Licensure

April 6, 2022

Does universal license recognition enable mobility or compromise standards?

Advocates of universal license recognition say that it can alleviate labor shortages and help skilled workers start practicing faster. But opponents argue that taking a "one-size-fits-all" approach can dilute or eliminate licensing requirements that exist to protect the public. We take a deeper look at the policy and its implementation.

Artificial intelligence, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Colorado, Digital Government, Illinois, Kansas City, Machine Learning

March 30, 2022

AI is already happening in digital government: Real-world examples of practical machine learning

Machine learning (ML), a subset of artificial intelligence (AI), involves training algorithms with data to the point where they improve themselves independently over time. How can government leaders make use of this technology to further the public interest? Where has ML succeeded in the public sector over the past 20 years?

Credential security, Cybersecurity, Digital Government

March 25, 2022

Credential security 101: How regulators can protect electronic user credentials

Credentials are among the most sought-after pieces of data by malicious actors in the cybersecurity space. With the right set of passwords, a cybercriminal can breach many systems, accessing a treasure trove of other, more sensitive information. Here we break down the basics of credential security as well as measures regulators can take to safeguard electronic information.

Goals-based Regulation, Management-based Regulation, Regulation, Rules-based Regulation

March 23, 2022

A look at common approaches to regulation

While there are a wide range of approaches to regulation, broadly speaking, three common approaches prevail – rules-based (prescriptive), goals-based, and management-based regulation. In this article, we break down these three common approaches and take a look at their benefits and challenges.

License Portability, Licensing Reform, Occupational Regulation, Professional Licensing, Regulation

March 4, 2022

How has Biden’s executive order on competition affected occupational licensing?

President Biden made a call to address occupational licensing in an executive order last year. Ariel Visconti examines its impact and looks at previous presidential efforts on licensing reform.

AI, Anna van der Gaag, Digital Government, Government Technology, Nursing, Regulation

March 4, 2022

AI in regulation: Can it create less noise?

As we have seen in many industries, AI carries enormous potential. But can it carry over to the world of regulation? Anna van der Gaag's work has taken her deep into the intersection of technology and regulation. In this article, she explores exciting research findings on AI in a regulatory context and shares some encouraging signs.

Digital Government, Government Technology, Regulation, Right-touch Regulation, Telehealth, Telepractice

March 4, 2022

7 key principles for regulating telepractice in an interjurisdictional context

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it imperative for regulators to handle the rapidly expanding field of telepractice. In this column, Julie de Gongre breaks down seven principles for regulators to keep in mind when regulating telepractice across jurisdictions.

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Why is regulating marijuana licensure still a struggle?

States are increasingly turning to interstate compacts as a way to help workers in licensed professions practice in multiple states while ensuring that the standards in place to protect the public are upheld. We take a look at different types of occupational licensure compacts and how they make licensing more efficient.

Health Care Interstate compacts Nursing Occupational Regulation Physical Therapy Professional Licensing United States

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Goals-based Regulation

A look at common approaches to regulation

While there are a wide range of approaches to regulation, broadly speaking, three common approaches prevail – rules-based (prescriptive), goals-based, and management-based regulation. In this article, we break down these three common approaches and take a look at their benefits and challenges.

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Harry Cayton

Is regulation a constant or a variable? Harry Cayton explores.

How do regulators balance the need for rigid, universally applied constants with the demands of a dynamic, ever-changing world? Regulatory expert Harry Cayton looks at this and more in our latest Voices article.

Harry Cayton Occupational Regulation Professional Licensing

Insight Policy Regulatory News United States

Deregulation

Florida passes most comprehensive deregulation bill to date

Florida made history when it passed the Occupational Freedom of Opportunity Act in 2020, which loosened or abolished occupational licensing requirements across 30 professions. But not everyone was pleased. We explore the main provisions of the law and the debate surrounding its passage.

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AWS

Network outsourcing in the US government: Past, present, and future

Today, networks carry more information — and more types of information — than ever before. The ubiquity and cost of network technology has forced U.S. government officials at every level to consider outsourcing its management to the private sector. But what does that implementation look like, exactly? We take a look at this and more in our latest Ascend article.

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Oklahoma places two-year moratorium on cannabis licensing: Weekly regulatory news

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California moves to make its cannabis industry more consumer-friendly, a former chiropractor in Florida faces seven counts of unlicensed practice, and more in our weekly look at the world of regulation.

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In Brief Regulatory News United States

Arizona

Arizona universal licensing law boosts state GDP, employment: Weekly regulatory news

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Ontario legal regulator sues exam prep company over leaked bar examination questions, occupational licensing reform bills become law in Missouri and Louisiana, and more in this week’s look at regulatory news.

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Insight International Policy Voices

COVID-19

‘New normal’ asks us to question original regulatory requirements

The global pandemic has introduced a number of changes to regulation and licensing around the world. But are they permanent? And if regulatory requirements were loosened, were they even necessary in the first place? In this Voices column, leading regulatory authority Harry Cayton explores the pandemic’s impact on regulation.

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Insight International

Regulation

Regulating the final frontier: How can we solve the growing space debris problem?

The proliferation of debris in lower Earth orbit could have disastrous consequences for the future exploration and economic use of space, but current international space law fails to address it. We explore the growing threat and what the international community can do to tackle it.

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