A September 10 press release from the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board announced that Arizona became the first state to issue multistate cosmetology licenses under the Cosmetology Licensure Compact. “Effective today, eligible Arizona cosmetologists have a new pathway to practice across participating Compact states—removing administrative barriers and creating greater professional mobility,” said Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board Executive Director Frank Migali in a LinkedIn post.
The press release describes the compact as using a “driver’s license” model for professional mobility. Like a driver’s license, the credential issued by a cosmetologist’s home state works across all member states; those states include Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington.
“Arizona’s role as a founding member of this compact demonstrates our commitment to being a ‘pro-worker’ state,” explained Migali. “By partnering with the Council of State Governments and the Department of Defense, we are removing the bureaucratic friction that has long stifled professional growth.”
According to the board, to qualify for a multistate license through the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board, applicants must:
According to the website for the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, the Council of State Governments (CSG) partners with the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Future of the Beauty Industry Coalition to “support the mobility of licensed cosmetologists” with the interstate compact.
A new report from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers shows states stepping into increased cybersecurity leadership because risks demand that. According to NASCIO, “cyber threats to critical infrastructure are only growing and states must act now. There is no “silver bullet” to solve these challenges, but there are steps that can be taken now to address critical infrastructure cyber protection.” The report, The Expanding Cyber Perimeter: States and Critical Infrastructure, suggests states assess high-risk critical infrastructure and prioritize cybersecurity protections for systems that affect public health and safety, for example. Another step suggests states prepare for more AI-enabled attacks on critical infrastructure, despite possible funding gaps. The report highlights that state chief information officers and state chief information security officers struggle with AI “advancing the speed and sophistication of attacks,” as well as a lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals. The report draws on information collected for the 2026 NASCIO State CIO Survey, as well as interviews with state CISOs.
Nevada lawmakers are preparing legislation to establish oversight and transparency requirements for artificial intelligence used by state and local government agencies. The proposal, according to the Nevada Current on September 3, reflects a growing concern among policymakers: while AI in government improves efficiency, agencies must ensure humans remain accountable for decisions affecting residents. Proposed legislation tackles safeguards against bias, greater transparency, along with audits of AI-enabled processes. The discussion comes as agencies increasingly use AI for various functions; according to the article, in 2025, 38 states adopted some type of artificial intelligence related policy, as reported in the National Conference of State Legislatures database.
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