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05.15.2024

Illinois Governor Pritzker Must Address the Professional Licensing Crisis in the Land of Lincoln

A state legislator in Downstate Illinois makes an appeal for affected professional license applicants to reach out for assistance on delayed applications. Governor Pritzker’s administration is MIA on implementing required…

Occupational Licensing
02.21.2024

Americans for Autism Advocacy calls on the US Department of Labor to Tackle Neurodiversity Discrimination

A HR publication in the United Kingdom found one out of five neurodiverse employees across the pond are targets of workplace discrimination. This should be a matter of concern to…

Occupational Licensing
01.29.2024

Americans for Autism Advocacy Calls on Utah Governor Cox and Legislature to Make Mental Health Access a Priority

The Deseret News, one of Utah's highly respected newspapers, reported in its January 14th edition about Utahans facing months-long waitlist for outpatient mental health care.  This waiting game is detrimental to…

Occupational Licensing
01.23.2024

Americans for Autism Advocacy Calls on Indiana General Assembly and Attorney General to Strengthen Background Check Process for Autism Technicians in The Hoosier State

The Indianapolis Star reported on Monday  that a woman with a previous felony conviction for child neglect was working at an Autism clinic in the Indianapolis area for nearly two years. Mary…

Ethics
12.21.2023

New Wisconsin Law Makes it Easier for Counselors to Practice in Multiple States

Governor Tony Evers (D-WI) recently signed into law a bill allowing licensed professional counselors (LFC's) to practice in multiple states. This move joins a growing trend of interstate compacts aimed at streamlining…

Occupational Licensing
12.13.2023

Streamlining Professional Licensing in Illinois: Governor Signs New Bill into Law

Governor J.B. Pritzker (D-IL)  has just signed a new state law that will revamp the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's (IDFPR) outdated licensing system. This much-needed update promises to significantly improve the…

Occupational Licensing