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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 …

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 …

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 …

Let Them Work: Michigan Should Reciprocate All Occupational Licenses

… all states allow teaching licenses to transfer across state … or for many other types of licenses. Occupational licensing laws require people to pay … for other jobs: Some states license roofers, floor sanders, gutter … back to school for a new license. It does not matter if a person …

Michigan Senate takes aim at licensing hunting, fishing guides

Bills would make licenses for hunting and fishing guides among the strictest in the nation

… the strictest occupational licensing regulations for hunting and … Possess a valid driver’s license. Pay a license fee of $150 for state residents … For fishermen, possess a license to operate watercraft. File … or hunting guide without a license would result in fines of $500 …

Occupational licensing guarantees higher prices

Homeowners don’t place much value on licensure

… doctors and lawyers need a license to practice. But that’s just … lower-profile jobs require licenses that do not provide much … assessed the impacts that such licensing has on online transactions … not place much trust in licensing as a guarantee of quality. … that the main effect of a licensing requirement is to increase …

Reform Occupational Licensing Laws to Prevent Crime

… Michigan’s occupational licensing laws. By raising the barriers … criminal record from getting a license, these laws prevent people … paper. To make matters worse, licensing laws often prevent them from … for themselves.  State licensing laws typically include a … requiring that someone seeking a license to work demonstrate “good …

A Path to Real Regulatory Reform: Decrease Michigan’s Licensing Burden

… athletic trainer, a state license requires 1,460 days of training … by most other states: We license too many occupations, making … workers must first get a license to hold a job. In the academic … economy. But in the area of licensing, there is a wide consensus … that found “evidence that licensing requirements raise the price …

Regulatory Reforms on the Move in Michigan

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

Proposed Legislation a License to Kill Competitors for Big Auto Dealers

… and required to obtain a license to practice their trade. … probably would agree that licensing protects the public by screening … auto dealers, those pushing licensing are the bigger dealers, who … rare cases of restitution or license revocation. In most cases, … doesn't fear loss of his license nearly as much as he fears …