on December 16, 2020

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Trump signed a new executive order loosening occupational licensing restrictions around the country

In some positive news, President Trump signed an executive order whose purpose is "to reduce the burden of occupational regulations in order to promote the free practice of commerce, lower consumer costs, and increase economic and geographic mobility, including for military spouses." Loosening of occupational licensing laws is something we at the center have long argued for and this is the right step to potentially incentivize states like Minnesota to make some needed reforms. ...

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on November 12, 2020

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How Minnesota drowns would-be horse teeth floaters in excessive licensing laws

Written by Martha Njolomole

in Governance

Horse teeth floating is a manual skill that can be learned through some hands-on training and a basic understanding of horse skull anatomy. However, you would not know that by looking at the myriad of rules that would be horse teeth floaters are forced to follow. ...

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on November 05, 2020

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Minnesota’s shortage of trained ICU nurses shows why we should join the national Nurse Licensure Compact

Written by John Phelan

in Health Care

Gov. Walz was correct to sign an order allowing healthcare workers licensed in other states to work in Minnesota. If this is good policy in time of a crisis, it is something we ought to look at permanently. That means joining the national Nurse Licensure Compact. ...

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on October 23, 2020

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A post-Covid-19 agenda for Minnesota’s state government: Healthcare

Written by John Phelan

in Health Care

For now at least, the emergency period of the Covid-19 pandemic in Minnesota is over. What did this traumatic experience show ought to be done in response to or in preparation for a possible repeat? The Cato Institute offers some suggestions in a new collection of essays titled Pandemics and Policy. In Reform Regulation of Health Care Providers, Jeffrey A. Singer argues that state governments should: enact laws granting reciprocal recognition to licenses held by health care practitioners already licensed in any of the 50 states or the District of Columbia; grant reciprocal health care licenses to more international medical school graduates...

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on October 02, 2020

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10 states have enacted major occupational licensing reforms since 2019

Written by Martha Njolomole

in Economy

Since 2019, 10 states have enacted major occupational licensing reforms enabling more freedom in their economies. This a good sign that states are recognizing the harmful effects that occupational licensing brings. Unfortunately, no similar developments have been made by the state of Minnesota. This, despite the fact that Minnesota's breadth and burden of licensure have been increasing at a higher rate compared to the majority of states. We at the Center of the American Experiment have long argued for the reversion of this trend. And the coronavirus induced recession makes the need for reform even more urgent. If the state of...

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on October 01, 2020

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A post-COVID-19 agenda for Minnesota’s state government: The economy

Written by John Phelan and Martha Njolomole

in Economy

As the state looks to a post-Covid-19 future, what economic policies can help us get back on our feet?...

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on June 10, 2020

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Minnesota’s shortage of trained ICU nurses shows why we should join the national Nurse Licensure Compact

Written by John Phelan

in Health Care, Public Safety

Minnesota needs qualified ICU nurses to help fight Covid-19. Membership of the national Nurse Licensure Compact would make that easier. ...

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on April 27, 2020

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Gov. Walz signs order allowing healthcare workers licensed in other states to work in Minnesota

Written by John Phelan

in Health Care

Good news, but Minnesotans should have access to the best healthcare practitioners who want to come here at any time. To realize that, our state should join the national Nurse Licensure Compact. ...

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on April 20, 2020

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Minnesota should join the national Nurse Licensure Compact

Written by John Phelan

in Health Care

Why isn't Minnesota in the Nurse Licensure Compact? Because the union - the Minnesota Nurses Association - wants to protect its privileged position. This goes against the desires of the nurses themselves and against the public interest....

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on April 03, 2020

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To fight the Coronavirus, Gov. Walz should allow healthcare workers licensed in other states to work in Minnesota

Written by John Phelan

in Health Care

To help us fight the Coronavirus, Gov. Walz should implement the Emergency Management Assistance Compact and allow nurses and other healthcare workers to work in our state as long as they are licensed in their home states....

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