OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Gov, a version of ChatGPT tailored for use by government agencies. According to the January 28 announcement, options include agencies deploying “ChatGPT Gov in their own Microsoft Azure commercial cloud or Azure Government cloud on top of Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service” or self-hosting to manage security requirements. ChatGPT Gov offers many of the features included with ChatGPT enterprise, such as an administrative console for CIOs and teams to help manage users and groups.
North Carolina ranks number 11 overall for all states and Puerto Rico in the 2024 State Occupational Licensing Index from the Archbridge Institute and the Knee Regulatory Research Center; the score places the state eleventh among states for the highest occupational licensing burden. Besides the overall ranking, the report also features a state profile ranking that puts states in one of five quintiles. North Carolina ranks two in the quintile system, with one the “most occupational licensing” and five the “least occupational licensing.” The quintile system reviews several factors, including barriers and licenses, along with universal recognition reforms. The licensing index, released in August, contains information on 284 occupations.
Other overall rankings include South Carolina at number 12.
Find out how your state ranks in the latest edition of the State Occupational Licensing Index.
A bill introduced in Oklahoma licenses professional storm chasers, called Professional Severe Weather Trackers. According to the Oklahoma Emergency Weather Response and Tracking Regulatory Act of 2025, requirements outlined in the bill include a $500 initial fee, along with passing a background check. If passed, the bill specifies Service Oklahoma create and issue the licenses, according to Bill Steffen – Weather. The bill also authorizes the professional storm chasers to use special emergency flashing lights on their vehicles.
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