Last year, my colleague Martha Njolomole noted that: Approximately 1 in every 5 Minnesotans has an occupation that requires a license. According to a 2017 report by the Institute of…
Many occupations require state licensing. Generally, however, cosmetologists and barbers are two of the most widely licensed occupations and also face the most burdensome restrictions compared to most other licensed…
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year it revealed a couple of major flaws in Minnesota’s health care system. One was the moratorium on building new hospitals. Without this, we…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
As the state looks to a post-Covid-19 future, what economic policies can help us get back on our feet?
Minnesota needs qualified ICU nurses to help fight Covid-19. Membership of the national Nurse Licensure Compact would make that easier.
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.
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…
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…
Across the United States, policymakers tackling the coronavirus are junking regulations which are getting in their way - regulations which are supposed to safeguard 'public health'.
A recent NBER research paper has added to the research showing that occupational licensing plays no role in consumer satisfaction.
Some occupational licenses can be justified in terms of improved outcomes, but many others cannot. The trick is to tell which is which and design an appropriate regime where licenses…