Bogus Arguments for Licensing
The state Senate is considering a bill that would end the state’s burdensome licensing requirements for barbers. Predictably, the people
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Occupational Licensing
A Costly Barrier to Work
It’s a good idea for people to work. It’s also a good idea to help people who are leaving prison
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The Human Cost of Cosmetology Licensing
It should come to no surprise to the readers of TAP that sometimes people use the political system to rig
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Occupational Licensing’s Harms are Real
Who wants to help workers and consumers? The recent election featured a lot of politicians who said that’s what they
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How are Other States Reforming Occupational Licensing?
The elections are over. It’s time to move from politics to policy. A good way to unite people who have
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Going Further to Reform Occupational Licensing
What should states do to advance worker freedom? My last blog post discussed a recent Federal Trade Commission report that
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Feds Weigh in on Occupational Licensing Portability
The state has erected a lot of barriers for Arkansans looking to work. Thankfully, Governor Asa Hutchinson recognizes the problem
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The Need for Occupational Licensing Reform
Arkansas may be on the path to reforming its burdensome occupational licensing laws. Governor Asa Hutchinson formed a Red Tape
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Evidence Mounts that Licensing Laws Harm Workers
When the government mandates that you must have a license in order to work, it stands to reason that this
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Arkansas Lagging in Occupational License Reform
Arkansas is a national leader in requiring licenses for workers looking to find jobs in a variety of occupations. Unfortunately,
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