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Alaska introduces licensing for crypto money transmitters: Weekly regulatory news 
The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy. In this week's regulatory news, Ontario's regulatory body for physicians announces a 12-week program to streamline licensure for internationally trained doctors, while Alaska requires companies engaged in money transmission involving virtual currency to obtain a license.
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Alaska requires license for crypto money transmitters
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Alaska introduces licensing for crypto money transmitters: Weekly regulatory news 
The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy. In this week's regulatory news, Ontario's regulatory body for physicians announces a 12-week program to streamline licensure for internationally trained doctors, while Alaska requires companies engaged in money transmission involving virtual currency to obtain a license.
Year in Review
  • Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity, Digital Government, Health Care, License Portability, Licensing Reform, Marijuana, Professional Licensing, Regulation, Year in Review
Year in Review: 5 regulatory licensing themes in 2022
Every day of the year, Ascend Magazine tracks new and ongoing news, issues, and events in regulatory licensing and digital government. We went through all the stories in 2022 to bring you the five biggest themes we saw throughout the year.
Weekly regulatory news, Nov. 28
  • Accounting, Australia, Cannabis, Colombia, Criminal Justice Reform, Education, Indiana, Licensing Reform, Louisiana, Professional Licensing
Louisiana removes licensing barriers for people with criminal records: Weekly regulatory news 
The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy. New report calls for licensing reform in Australia, Louisiana removes licensing barriers for people with criminal records, and more in our weekly look at regulatory news.
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  • Arizona, California, Cannabis, Digital Government, Health Care Regulation, Illinois, Manitoba, Mississippi, New York, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nursing, Professional Licensing, Texas, Washington
US cities recognized for digital government excellence: Weekly regulatory news 
The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy. U.S. cities recognized for digital government excellence, Manitoba unveils $200M plan to add 2,000 health care workers, and more in our weekly look at regulatory news.
  • Architecture, Cannabis, Colorado, Education, Examinations, Hawaii, Health Care Regulation, Interstate compacts, Michigan, Ontario, Oregon, Professional Licensing, Tennessee
Tennessee considers dropping test for teacher licensure: Weekly regulatory news
The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy. Commission for new Interstate Compact for Counselor Licensure convenes, Tennessee considers dropping test for teacher licensure, and more in our weekly look at regulatory news.
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  • Australia, British Columbia, Cannabis, Cybersecurity, labor shortages, Massachusetts, Medical Marijuana, military, Multi-jurisdictional Licensing, Newfoundland and Labrador, Pennsylvania, social work, Virginia
Virginia simplifies licensure for mental health professionals: Weekly regulatory news
The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy. Virginia expedites licensing for social workers from out-of-state, Massachusetts simplifies licensure for military spouses, and more in our weekly look at regulatory news.
Weekly regulatory news for Oct. 11
  • British Columbia, California, Canada, Cannabis, Cryptocurrency, Health Care Regulation, Insurance, Michigan, Nursing homes, Ontario, Paralegals, Pennsylvania, Physicians, Professional Licensing, U.S.
Pennsylvania considers licensing for behavioral analysts: Weekly regulatory news
The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy. Pennsylvania considers licensing for behavioral analysts, California governor signs contentious nursing home licensing bill, Ontario reviews educational and training requirements for brokers, and more in our weekly look at regulatory news.
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  • British Columbia, California, Canada, Cannabis, Cryptocurrency, Health Care Regulation, Nursing homes, Physicians, Professional Licensing, U.S., Wisconsin
California cracks down on sexual misconduct in health care: Weekly regulatory news
The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy. California forbids physicians from being re-licensed following sexual misconduct, Wisconsin works with the public sector to investigate nursing home complaints, and more in our weekly look at regulatory news.
Ottawa launches cannabis review: Weekly regulatory news
  • Canada, Cannabis, Connecticut, Health Care Regulation, Interstate compacts, Mental Health, Michigan, New Hampshire, Physicians, Professional Licensing, Psychology, U.S.
Ottawa launches mandated review on cannabis law: Weekly regulatory news
The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy. Licensing agency says Michigan doctors can delegate authority to pharmacists on birth control prescriptions, legislators agree to investigate transparency and reporting practices at New Hampshire Board of Medicine, and more in our weekly look at regulatory news.
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  • Australia, Cannabis, Cryptocurrency, Dentistry, Education, Florida, Interstate compacts, Licensing Reform, New Jersey, North Carolina, Professional Licensing, Tasmania, U.S.
Florida bill creates issues for local contractor licensing: Weekly regulatory news
The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy. A new Florida bill presents issues for local contractor licensing, the ADA drafts model legislation for an interstate dentistry compact, and more in our weekly look at regulatory news.
Week in Brief Sept. 12
  • Cannabis, Data privacy, Health Care, Health Care Regulation, Internationally educated, Ireland, Manitoba, Medical Marijuana, Nursing, Ohio, Ontario, Professional Licensing, Respiratory therapists, Social Media
Ontario to expedite international nurse registration: Weekly regulatory news
The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy. Ontario gives approval to expedite international nurse registration, Ohio introduces legislation to license advanced care respiratory therapists, new research finds that professional licensing has no impact on interstate migration, and more in our latest weekly roundup of regulatory news.
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  • 3D printing, California, Canada, Cannabis, Contracting, energy regulation, Engineering, Health Care, Iowa, Mental Health, Montana, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nursing, Pennsylvania, Professional Licensing, Regulation, South Dakota, Ukraine
Survey investigates mental health issues among Canadian health professionals: Weekly regulatory news
The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy. Canadian health workers face mental health issues as the pandemic rages on, President Biden is urged to decriminalize marijuana, and California plans to phase out the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035 in our latest weekly roundup of regulatory news.
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  • AI, Alabama, Alternative medicine, Arizona, Canada, Digital Government, Indigenous rights, Licensing Reform, Marijuana, Nursing, Ontario, Professional Licensing, Regulation, Right-to-Try, Saskatchewan, United Kingdom
Illinois Nurse Licensing Act prohibits noncompete clauses: Weekly regulatory news
The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy. Illinois amends its Nurse Licensing Act, Canada hints at a national digital ID program, and more in our weekly look at the world of regulation.
North Carolina teachers oppose licensure overhaul in weekly regulatory news
  • Cryptocurrency, Education, Marijuana, Michigan, Ontario, Professional Licensing, Québec, renewable energy, Virginia, Wisconsin
North Carolina teachers oppose proposed licensure, pay model: Weekly regulatory news 
The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy. Virginia regulators approve largest offshore wind farm in U.S., North Carolina teachers group opposes licensure and pay overhaul, and more in our latest Week in Brief.
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  • Cannabis, Cosmetology, Health Care, Licensing Reform, Nursing, Oklahoma, Ontario, Professional Licensing, Telehealth, U.K.
Ontario nursing groups seek faster licensing for international nurses: Weekly regulatory news
The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy. Ontario nursing organizations seek faster licensing for international nurses, healthcare organizations urge U.S. governors to extend expanded telehealth flexibilities, and more in our latest Week in Brief.
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  • antitrust, Cannabis, Colorado, Guam, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, Professional Licensing, Tennessee, Threaders, tobacco, Utah, vaping, Washington
Utah creates new office to review professional licenses: Weekly regulatory news
The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy. Colorado creates license protections for state-legal cannabis users, Kansas axes certification requirements for threaders, Utah moves to fully review its licensing policies, and more in our Week in Brief.

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The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy.
This week in regulatory news, Canadian physicians consider how to treat patients in space, New Hampshire debates a massive deregulation bill, New Jersey passes laws to help cover veteran funeral costs, and much more.

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Massachusetts considers mobile sports betting licenses: Weekly regulatory news 

The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy.
Massachusetts gaming regulators review applications for mobile sports betting licenses, Kentucky expands assessment options for teachers, and more in our weekly look at regulatory news.

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Virginia approves universal license recognition: Weekly regulatory news 

The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy.
This week in regulatory news, Virginia approves universal licensure legislation, Alaska makes it easier for licensed professionals who move to the state to get to work faster, France passes stringent licensing rules for crypto firms, and much more.

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When perception trumps science in assessing regulatory risk, we all lose

Experts like Malcolm Sparrow commonly assert that regulation is about the prevention of harms. But in order to prevent harms, we must understand risk – and this is where it gets complicated for policymakers. In this Voices article, Harry Cayton explores how our perception of risk in many parts of our lives differs from the actual risk of harm, and how this can distort regulatory policy.

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