The Work Yet to Be Done to Free Workers from State Licensing

Ed Timmons, Director of the NEE Regulatory Research Center, dives into the world of state-level occupational licensing. He reveals that a staggering one in three jobs requires a license, creating barriers to workforce mobility. Timmons questions the effectiveness of medical licensing and highlights the impact of excessive regulations on economic progress. He advocates for universal license recognition to ease transitions between states and discusses recent reforms in Ohio to improve board impartiality. The discussion underscores the need to streamline licensing to boost workforce participation.