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Artificial intelligence leads NASCIO’s 2026 State CIO Top 10 Priorities — a clear signal that AI now sits at the center of government modernization. Licensing, enforcement and inspections generate structured, high-volume work and AI increasingly supports those...
Discover How Your State Ranks Find out how your state ranks in the State Childcare Regulations Index 2026 from the Archbridge Institute. We interviewed Ricky Feir a research specialist at the Sheila and Robert Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth at...
Licensing and permitting work grows more demanding every year in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape. Application volumes rise. Constituent expectations shift toward digital experiences that feel fast, reliable and intuitive. At the same time, budgeting and...
Inspectors spend most of their time in the field and often still record their findings the old-fashioned way: on paper. This outdated process slows operations as staff re-enter the same information into the agency’s system, introducing delays and increasing the risk...
Legislators act. Agencies adjust. Human care services—child welfare, adult protection, disability programs and community care—often feel the shock of sudden mandates. Providers wait for clarity. Families depend on continuity. Leaders carry the burden of translating...
In today’s regulatory landscape, agencies face mounting pressure to expand workforce mobility, uphold public protection and modernize licensure systems. Regulatory agencies must understand and apply cross-jurisdictional strategies like interstate compacts and...
2025 Licensing Database Compares State Regulations In late December, the Knee Regulatory Research Center released their Annual Licensing Database Snapshot: 2025; the database offers a resource for professionals, policymakers and researchers interested in the scale,...
In 2025, state regulatory leaders continued to focus on advancing their agencies by embracing digital transformation, from automating licensing systems and permitting systems to enhancing data sharing. Agencies tackled modernization challenges through formal change...
State regulatory agencies that oversee human care programs bear a significant responsibility in protecting vulnerable populations, enforcing laws and managing intake, licensing, provider oversight and client records. A robust case management system strengthens daily...
