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Colorado’s Proposition 129, a proposed veterinary career track for “veterinary professional associates” (VPAs), is causing debate....

Texas is leading an initiative to streamline the certification process for mental health professionals, proposing a state-administered exam that...

Indiana has released a playbook to address its mental health worker shortage, focusing on professional licensure among other key areas. The playbook...

A recent report from the Law Society of Yukon highlights significant disparities in access to legal services between urban and rural areas of the...

The Texas Supreme Court has provisionally approved rules allowing licensed paraprofessionals to provide limited legal services in areas such as...

Under the Health (Improved Abortion Access) Amendment Act 2024, nurse practitioners and authorized midwives who have received training will now be...

The Pennsylvania Senate is considering a proposal to establish an associate marriage and family therapist license. Candidates who have completed a...

Wisconsin's legislature has recently voted to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, making it the fourth member state. Legislation to join...

A year of research conducted by the Utah Department of Commerce Office of Professional Licensure has resulted in the following recommended changes...

A bill that is now part of the North Carolina state budget will allow teachers to renew their license at their full salary level even if they do not...

A study of teacher licensing in Texas since the 2001 introduction of lower requirements for alternative licensing programs reveals reduced wages for...

Recent research in Australia reveals several benefits of rural healthcare placements for students. The research found a link between rural placement...