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For St. Patrick’s Day, every state should let uncertified bartenders serve drinks Tom Joyce Popular Searches It’s one of the biggest alcohol drinking days in the United States and a popular one for people to go out to the bar. Depending on which state you live in, whoever is serving up drinks may have a certificate from the government permitting them to do their job. It’s not true in most states, but the Institute for Justice points out that 13 states require some form of certification to work as a bartender. Whether it's paying a small fee, taking a course that is betwe...

The “Telehealth Modernization Act” Overlooks The Main Obstacle to Modernization SHARE If there is a silver lining to the dark cloud COVID-19 has cast over this country these past twelve months, it is that we are discovering previously under‐​used technologies that enable us to work and socialize without even leaving our homes. An example is telehealth—a technology that is actually not new. Tele‐​radiology, for example, which taps the skills of the world’s experts in diagnostic imaging, has been in use since the beginning of this century. Yet telehealth has only received...

Washington state lawmakers look at loosening occupational licensing laws by Tim Gruver, The Center Square  | February 10, 2021 12:00 PM Print this article The COVID-19 pandemic has made finding a job harder than ever, and Washington lawmakers are once again debating how to lower the costs of being licensed for one. The National Council on State Legislatures reports roughly a quarter of the U.S. workforce was licensed to do a job in 2015, compared to just 5% in the 1950s. Washington's Department of Licensing (DOL) regulates professions ranging from architec...

Accela Announces Quarter of Growth and Global Customer Expansion Govtech cloud veteran expands community of agency customers including Humboldt County, State of Ohio, and Government of Jordan; network of strategic partnerships; and portfolio of Civic Applications and platform capabilities News provided by Share this article SAN RAMON, Calif., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Accela®, the leading provider of cloud-based solutions for government, today announced continued momentum in driving digital innovation for government during a time of unprecedented transformation. This past quarter, Accel...

Accela Launches New Civic Application for Occupational Licensing to Help State and Local Governments Digitize Issuance Process, Improve Public Health and Safety Low-code cloud solution makes it easier for licensed professionals - 25% of the U.S. workforce - to apply for and track status of their license; enables governments to better manage enforcement and maximize staff productivity News provided by Share this article SAN RAMON, Calif., Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Accela®, the leading provider of cloud-based solutions for government, today announced the general availability of its new ...