StateRAMP: Strengthening Security for State Regulatory Agencies
Modeled after FedRAMP authorization, StateRAMP dba GovRAMP offers a standardized approach to verifying cloud security, ensuring vendors meet stringent risk management requirements. By adopting StateRAMP, regulatory agencies
boost their cybersecurity posture, enhance public trust and streamline procurement processes. READ MORE
Regulatory News Roundup The latest news about regulatory agencies around the country
How Occupational Licensing Impacts Employment Rates Economist Edward Timmons joins the Cause and Effect podcast on April 9 to discuss the impacts of occupational licensing on job access and wages,
along with economic mobility. He says occupational licensing discourages employment, with some research showing occupational licensing decreasing employment by 29%. READ MORE
Idaho Invests $23M in State’s Foster Care System Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed into law Senate Bill 1208, appropriating money to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Division of Youth Safety and Permanency. According to the Idaho Capital Sun on April 10, the bill adds 63 new child welfare staff and grows the agency’s youth division budget by almost $23.2 million. READ MORE
Louisiana Ranks 27th in State Occupational Licensing Index Louisiana ranks number 27 overall for all states and Puerto Rico in the 2024 State Occupational Licensing Index from the Archbridge Institute and the Knee Regulatory Research Center. See a listing of all state rankings in the latest edition of the State Occupational Licensing Index. READ MORE
Stay Ahead of Risk: Automate Background Checks Keep the public safe with automated background check interfaces,
seamlessly integrating information with local and federal background check vendors, like the FBI. Automation allows background check data to flow into your regulatory software at a scheduled time, ensuring up to date and accurate information. Discover how regulatory agencies use background check interfaces. READ MORE
Faster, Safer and More Reliable Background Checks Whether a state enforces strict permitting laws or allows adults to carry concealed weapons without obtaining a federal firearm license, one thing remains constant: fast, accurate and comprehensive background checks. Learn how investing in the right tools strengthens oversight, reduces risks and enhances the safety of communities across the country. READ MORE
NASCIO's Alex Whitaker on the
Biggest Issue Facing State Government GL Solutions interviews Alex Whitaker, Director of Government Affairs for the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO), about NASCIO’s 2025 Federal Advocacy Priorities. Whitaker unpacks all five priorities and shares what he calls the biggest issue facing state and local governments. READ MORE
How Do You Rank?
How does your state rank in the latest edition of the State Occupational Licensing Index? We interview Edward Timmons, co-author of the index. He explains how to use the information at your regulatory agency. FIND OUT
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