Wis. governor signs one licensing bill, vetoes two: Week in Brief

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Wisconsin governor signs one licensing bill, vetoes two: Week in Brief

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The Week in Brief Podcast is your weekly guide to the latest news, issues, and events in professional licensing, regulation, and digital government. This week, Sarah and Paul discuss new legislation passed in Wisconsin amidst criticism over a statewide licensing backlog, Utah's new licensure pathways for immigrants credentialed outside the U.S., and more.

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Wisconsin governor signs one licensing bill, vetoes two: Week in Brief

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Welcome to the Week in Brief Podcast, a weekly 10-minute review of some of the biggest headlines in licensure, regulation, and digital government.

Every week, join Ascend Editor-in-Chief Paul Leavoy and Sarah Rivin, Government Affairs Manager at Thentia, as they provide a quick summary of the week’s leading stories, which you can explore in more depth by checking out our Week in Brief series, published every Monday, and by signing up for the Week in Brief newsletter.

This week, Sarah and Paul discuss:

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to sign one licensing bill and veto two others amidst criticism from Republicans over a statewide application backlog.
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High demand from immigrant professionals seeking licensure in Utah, and more.

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