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. READ MORE
Regulatory News Roundup The latest news about regulatory agencies around the country
States Fail to Meet Recommended Cybersecurity Goals Of the 48 states taking part in a review, 22 of those reached or surpassed recommendations for minimum security standard levels. According to Government Technology on December 20, 48 states participated in the Nationwide Cybersecurity Review. The NCSR ranks governments from one to seven. Twenty-two scored 5 or higher, meaning “states have documented policies and
procedures and are in the process of aligning them with a formal security framework.” READ MORE
Texas Ranks First in State Occupational Licensing Index Texas ranks number one overall for all states and Puerto Rico in the 2024 State Occupational Licensing Index from the Archbridge Institute; the score places Texas first among states for the highest occupational licensing burden. Besides the overall ranking, the report also features a state profile ranking that puts states in one of five quintiles. Texas falls at the bottom of that ranking system, scoring the “most occupational licensing” with a quintile ranking of 1. READ MORE
Improving Accessibility of State Government Online Forms The second annual FormFest brought government experts together to share best practices for creating government forms. Presentations ranged from harnessing AI to improving accessibility. According to the host of the event, Code for America, only 2% of government forms are currently digitized; because of this, the event focused on the need to bring forms online—and optimized for mobile use. READ MORE
StateRAMP Announces Adoption of StateRAMP CJIS-Aligned Overlay GL Solutions interviews StateRAMP Executive Director Leah McGrath about StateRAMP’s adoption of the StateRAMP CJIS-Aligned overlay. She explains why StateRAMP chose to pursue this and how the change benefits your regulatory agency. READ MORE
Key Features to Look for in Firearms Licensing Software When evaluating firearms license management software for your agency, look for digital solutions that provide comprehensive features to enhance security, improve workflow and simplify the licensing and permitting process. We highlight three features to prioritize. READ MORE
Impact of Child Care Regulations on Fertility For our latest blog, we interview Anna Claire Flowers, PhD Fellow, Mercatus Center at George Mason University, and co-author of the Childcare Regulation Index. She breaks down the key takeaways from the report, specifically the impact of child care regulations on child care costs, state fertility rates, as well as family goals. Find out how your state ranks in the first
edition of the index. READ
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How Does Your State 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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