Anna Claire Flowers, PhD fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, discusses her
report that ranks child care regulations in the United States. She shares how regulations affect not only child care providers, but child care customers as well. Flowers also delves into the impacts of child care regulations, including the effects on state fertility rates. Listen to our latest Talkin’ SaaS podcast episode. READ MORE
Regulatory News Roundup The latest news about regulatory agencies around the country
AI Accelerating Move to Modernize State Agencies, Say State CIOs “The Explosion of GenAI onto the scene has accelerated the desire of agencies to modernize and to do so quickly,” said Amanda Crawford, CIO, State of Texas, at a recent technology summit. Other featured panelists at the StateScoop virtual session, Where AI and IT Modernization Collide, included Montana CIO Kevin Gilbertson and Massachusetts CIO Jason
Snyder. At the IT Modernization & AI Summit 2024 on November 12, Crawford said Texas made “significant strides” in data governance and data quality—all crucial to AI. READ MORE
Report: Access to Care Grows after Medical Licensure Compact A research paper that analyzed data from the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact concluded that both access to care and physician-practice grew after the compact. The economics paper pointed to state-specific physician licensing decreasing patient access to care in underserved area. READ MORE
AI Hurdles, Risks and Readiness in State Government A survey of
1,000 CIOs/CTOs reveals the challenges and readiness of AI across sectors, including in state and local government. In the 2024 AI Readiness Report: Greatest Risks and Ways to Avoid Them only 17% of those from the state and local government sector view AI as essential for a competitive advantage versus 47% in the financial sector, for example. READ MORE
Automating Processes at the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board The Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board grappled with operational inefficiencies stemming from manual and outdated processes. The agency spent thousands annually on postage alone for printing and mailing licenses. Learn how the agency automated the license application process—saving both time and money. READ MORE
Automate Child Care Licensing to Protect Kids As a regulatory agency overseeing child care facilities, you play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children in your jurisdiction. The complexity of the licensing process, including monitoring compliance and maintaining comprehensive oversight, creates significant challenges for your agency. Understanding these challenges and implementing effective regulatory software solutions protects the public while supporting child care providers in delivering quality care. READ MORE
Protect the Public with Automated Background Checks Automating the background check process makes delays and errors far less likely for your regulatory agency; learn more about the benefits of automation—from saving staff time to strengthening public safety. READ MORE
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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