How Board Meeting Automation Boosts Efficiency at Your Regulatory Agency

Managing board meetings effectively requires a high level of organization, preparation and efficiency. Manual processes for creating agendas, scheduling meetings and assembling packets consume valuable time, while outdated systems fail to provide the support needed for seamless operations. Board meeting management automation offers a transformative solution, reducing inefficiencies and allowing your regulatory agency to focus on its mission. Learn how board meeting management automation streamlines every aspect of board meeting preparation for your state regulatory agency.
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Federal Priority: Help States Implement AI
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) recently released their 2025 Federal Advocacy Priorities. The five priorities include artificial intelligence, DotGov adoption, cybersecurity grants, cyber workforce and cybersecurity regulations. The advocacy brief includes recommendations related to each priority, including Artificial Intelligence: States Leading the Way. NASCIO recommends providing states with tools and resources to implement AI strategies.
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Removal of Federal Judge Overseeing Texas Foster Care Reforms Sparks Concerns
On October 11 a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals removed Judge Janis Jack from a federal case that oversees reforms of Texas’ foster care system; the panel cited her “intemperate conduct on the bench.” Now child care advocates worry about a “chilling effect,” according to The Imprint on January 16, with judges possibly changing how they rule on cases in light of this development. The Texas lawsuit, originally filed in 2011, asked for changes in the state’s foster care system.
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Ohio Ranks Seventh in State Occupational Licensing Index
Ohio ranks number seven overall for all states and Puerto Rico in the 2024 State Occupational Licensing Index from the Archbridge Institute and the Knee Regulatory Research Center. The licensing index, released in August, contains information on 284 occupations. Other overall rankings include Kentucky at number 8.
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North Dakota Awards GL Solutions Statewide Licensing Contract
GL Solutions has been awarded a statewide contract for licensing systems in North Dakota.

“North Dakota continues to be a leader in innovation and public service,” says CEO of GL Solutions Bill Moseley. “Helping simplify procurement and allowing agencies to choose the best fit, GL Solutions is proud to be awarded the ND statewide regulatory software contract. GL Solutions is dedicated to helping North Dakota agencies of all sizes and industries, run, grow and adapt.”
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Nevada State Fire Marshal on Going Paperless
The Nevada State Fire Marshal manually processed all applications and correspondence, relying on spreadsheets to store and organize information. The manual processes took staff time and created the possibility for human error and duplicate data. Learn how the agency transitioned from a 100% manual system to a fully automated system, enabling the agency to go paperless, support staff—and meet state regulatory statutes.
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Top 10 Regulatory News Stories
Like previous years, regulatory leaders in 2024 shared an interest in improving their agencies—from using artificial intelligence to modernizing regulatory systems to understanding accessibility requirements. In addition, leaders aimed to keep their regulatory agencies secure, familiarizing themselves with the basics and benefits of StateRAMP. And the occupational licensing index report drew attention as well, giving regulatory leaders the opportunity to see how their regulations compare with other states. Discover the stories that gained the most attention from regulatory leaders in 2024.
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