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Unnecessary Regulations Prevent People From Working

New report shows licensing reduces the supply of workers by 20 percent

… workers. But the state’s licensing laws greatly reduce the number … the employment effects of licensing laws. “How Much of a Barrier to Entry is Occupational Licensing?” estimates that mandatory state licenses lower the number of people … varying requirements found in licensing laws, such as mandatory exams, …

Good With His Hands, But Sidelined By Massage License Requirement

Study: 'You need a license for that' mostly about keeping competition down, prices up

… classes, and more for a state licensing application and mandatory … obtaining his massage therapy license. Michigan requires 500 hours … graduation." Michigan only began licensing massage therapists in 2009. … Center study on occupational license laws, said Michigan should review the many licensing mandates the state imposes. …

Cutting Hair or Working as an Athletic Trainer in Michigan May Get a Bit Easier

Bills would lessen some licensing restrictions

… R-Ludington, would revise the licensing law for athletic trainers … maintain a newly required license mandated by the state (the … discretion of government licensing officials.” House Bill 4335, … or cosmetologist to get a license in either occupation more … Each occupation has its own licensing requirements, and the bill …

Issues & Ideas Forum Dec. 4 in Lansing

Our growing occupational licensing regime

… speak about occupational licensing. On this issue, Dr. Kleiner … case for why occupational licensing laws are harmful. Specifically, … below-average incomes, because licensing laws limit the opportunities … that’s not all. Occupational licensing also creates a “reverse Robin … harms, one might wonder why licensing has grown in recent decades. …

A Federal Bill to Loosen Licensing Requirements

And a step for Michigan to follow suit

… Senate. The “Alternatives to Licensing that Lowers Obstacles to … to use their occupational license in any state or military base. … state, but sometimes that license doesn’t transfer to other … often cannot transfer their license easily and have to go back, … “sunset” provisions for licensing laws (which would ensure …

Tackle Licensing for Good Policy in Michigan

New York Times covers fight to allow people to work

… write-up on occupational licensing laws across the United States. … the zeal among states for licensing all sorts of occupations … leaders in a bid to roll back licensing rules. When it comes to … Not so when it comes to licensing mandates on individuals, … pack when it comes to its licensing burden, but it is among the …

Superintendent Earns Praise Painting School – Which Would Be Illegal If He Were Paid

Painting isn’t dangerous and Michigan should eliminate its license

… directly for this work, state licensing laws would make his effort … mandates. Most people believe licensing laws exist to protect the … evidence that the states that license painters experience fewer … it’s hard to see how this license requirement makes the public … their own homes. Plus, the licensing law isn’t strictly enforced …

Nearly 1 million Michiganders are subject to occupational licensing laws

Mackinac Center forum considers occupational licensing and its discontents

… in reforming occupational licensing, as the National Conference … problems of occupational licensing, and experts from the Mackinac … “Occupational Hazard: State Licensing Laws in Michigan,” which … requirements tied to occupational licensing can reduce the supply of … moral-character requirements in licensing schemes. The country suffers …

State Law May Drive Job-Seeking Michigan Woman To Move Elsewhere

Lacking cosmetology license, she looks west for opportunity

… to Las Vegas because the licensing laws in her home state make … she doesn’t have the proper licenses the state requires. A widow … cosmetology or esthetician license when all she wants to do is … doesn’t have the occupational licenses required by the state. “I’ve … there, that you don’t need a license for.” Williams faces a conflict …

It's Time to Eliminate Bureaucratic Barriers to Health Care Access

Reforms to telehealth and licensing can help more people be treated

… Since it is safe to suspend licensing and telehealth barriers during … training, scope of practice and licensing requirements for health professionals … to recognize professional licenses issued elsewhere. Acknowledging the licenses in good standing of out-of-state … have signed onto various licensing compacts that create a guided …

When Firefighters Aren’t Allowed to Fight Fires

Licensing rules prevent ex-convicts from contributing productively to society

… from getting a firefighter’s license. In other words, California … state of Michigan doesn’t license firefighters (nor should it), … release. That’s because licensing requirements stand in their … of occupations the state licenses have “good moral character” provisions which are used to deny licenses to ex-offenders. Many other …

Universal Licensing Reciprocity Would Boost Michigan’s Workforce and Economy

Report shows how to remove needless obstacles for licensed professionals

… The Benefits of Universal Licensing Reciprocity for Michigan” … how Michigan’s burdensome licensing laws discourage workers from … The solution is universal licensing reciprocity. Everyone agrees … Recognizing the occupational licenses earned in other states would … entrepreneurs. Universal licensing reciprocity ensures that …

MichiganVotes: Legislation Would Eliminate Licensing Mandate on Dietitians, Nutritionists

State report: 'It does not appear that licensing dietitians and nutritionists is necessary to protect the public'

… nutritionists are required to have a license there, the state board informed … which also requires strict licensing for those providing certain … "[The bill] deregulates the license for dietitians and nutritionists," … against requiring the strict licensing of dietitians and nutritionists. … also are opposed to the licensing. The Alliance for Natural …

Regulatory Reform: Make Michigan a Job and Income-Growth Leader

Reevaluate state occupational licenses

… by analyzing occupational licenses in Michigan. What we find … that the Great Lakes State licenses at least 160 occupations … while advocates of more licensing — typically the industries … there.  In fact, Michigan’s licensing apparatus leads to fewer … mandates harm the state. Licensing serves to protect existing …

Michigan Will Soon Restrict Real Estate Agents When Displaying Their Names

New state licensing rules called anti-competitive

… Legislature decided to revise licensing rules for real estate workers, … as well as the official licensing agency. But new mandates … to go through the state’s licensing process, or else the company … Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Michigan … board overseeing the state license, most are on the policy committee …

How State Licensing Rules Harmed Flood Recovery

… weeks for repairs. State licensing laws exacerbated this problem … workers — to jump through licensing hoops such as fulfilling … other states that do not license these contractors, consumers … not noticeably worse off. Licensing laws have major costs. More … of Minnesota shows that licensing rules cost Michigan 125,000 …

How to Help Those with a Criminal Record Find Work

Eliminate unnecessary crimes, right-size punishments and repeal licensing laws

… than anyone else. … Occupational licensing reform is another issue important … occupations requires a government license – but a criminal history often bars an individual from the licensing process. Ironically, such restrictions … that states with more burdensome licensing laws saw an average 9 percent increase …

Action Agenda

… legislation on government transparency. Read more Licensing Recognition Michigan currently reciprocates licenses from other states for some occupations. But the … and automatically recognize the out-of-state licenses of people moving to or working in Michigan. …

Regulatory Reforms On the Move in Michigan

State continues to loosen up licensing laws

… need for more comprehensive licensing changes. Counselors: A new … time-consuming and expensive new licensing requirements. House Bill … state automatically deny a license to sell insurance to anyone … nonfinancial crimes to get a license. Cosmetologists: Under current … other states with similar licensing requirements. The bill passed …

It’s Time To Review and Repeal Occupational Licensing Laws

… typical worker. Occupational licensing, on the other hand, affects … more broadly. Occupational licensing refers to the government … industries to obtain a permit, or license, before they can legally perform … teachers, but in some states, licenses are also required for massage … required to get an official license. Policy experts from across …