You want to modernize your licensing system, but without a clear framework, digital transformation feels overwhelming. Our new white paper, Key Components of a Human Care Licensing System, offers actionable insights to help
your regulatory agency enhance efficiency, ensure compliance and deliver better outcomes for the populations you serve. Discover a transformative approach to modernizing your human care agency—one that guides you step by step through a comprehensive agency transformation process. READ MORE
Regulatory News Roundup The latest news about regulatory agencies around the country
Bill Would Reauthorize State Cybersecurity Program Lawmakers introduced legislation on September 2 to reauthorize a federal grant program for state cybersecurity initiatives—before the program expires at the end of September. Protecting Information by Local Leaders for Agency Resilience Act, known as the PILLAR Act, extends the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program for 10 years. The bill focuses on the use of best
practices to enhance cybersecurity, such as the importance of using multi-factor authentication. READ MORE
The Economic Costs of Digital Inaccessibility for State Governments A new brief from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) makes the economic case for digital accessibility in state government. In Beyond Compliance: The Economic Case for Digital Accessibility, published September 4, NASCIO points to multiple instances of the costs of digital inaccessibility. They list lawsuits that focus on inaccessible digital services; according to NASCIO, “a single accessibility lawsuit can cost up to $350,000, not including remediation costs and damage to an agency’s reputation." READ MORE
Privacy vs. Security at Your Regulatory Agency: Building Trust StateRAMP dba GovRAMP explains the difference between privacy and security—and why the difference matters for establishing trust at your regulatory agency. “Every time governments adopt new technology, they inherit a responsibility: to protect the information citizens entrust to them. That protection has two dimensions — privacy and security. They work together, but they are not interchangeable,” explains GovRAMP. READ MORE
6 Digital Interfaces Powering Information Sharing in Human
Services All regulatory environments depend on a constant, structured flow of information to safeguard children and vulnerable adults, and human services agencies are no exception. Using six real-world examples, learn how interfaces help human services agencies share information more effectively. READ MORE
New! 2025 State Occupational Licensing Rankings Discover how your state ranks in the latest release of the State Occupational Licensing Index. The third edition presents an updated ranking of all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. We interview Timmons, senior research fellow with the Archbridge Institute. He breaks down the key takeaways from the report and explains how to use the information at your regulatory agency. READ MORE
Effortlessly Manage CE with Advanced Tracking Tools Empower your regulatory agency with
comprehensive tools to manage education and continuing education requirements, supporting the full lifecycle of CE tracking. Benefits include real-time tracking, record management, as well as auditing automation. Learn how regulatory agencies use continuing education, including tracking continuing education requirements in real time for each licensee. READ MORE
How Does Your State Rank?
How does your state rank in the 2025 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.
“Occupational licensing affects millions of working Americans, not to mention millions of Americans who consider entering licensed professions. With over 20 percent of workers directly affected by these rules, it is imperative that people understand where states and regions rank in terms of barriers to work, in addition to which professions are more burdensome or less," says Edward Timmons, co-author of the 2025 State Occupational Licensing Index. FIND OUT
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