State regulatory agency teams shoulder an enormous responsibility—ensuring that human care providers meet every requirement to protect the public. Each license issued shapes community trust, access to important services and safety outcomes. Yet outdated systems slow...
Podcasts
Listen to in-depth interviews with proven regulatory leaders, from state government staff to private sector authorities. Take away practical solutions for your current regulatory challenges.
5 Key Infrastructure Moves for State Tech with GL Solutions’ CTO Ryan Pedersen
Ryan Pedersen, Chief Technology Officer for GL Solutions, explores essential strategies for future-proofing state technology systems amid challenges, like aging systems and limited budgets. He shares the five key infrastructure moves—from GovRAMP...
No Excuses for Insecurity with GovRAMP ED Leah McGrath
Leah McGrath, Executive Director of StateRAMP dba GovRAMP explains how GovRAMP evolved from creating a common shared solution to address a common shared challenge that affects state and local governments; learn how GovRAMP bridges the cybersecurity...
Top Priorities for Your State CIO with NASCIO’s Alex Whitaker
GL Solutions’ Sam Hardin interviews Alex Whitaker, Director of Government Affairs for the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO), about NASCIO’s 2025 Federal Advocacy Priorities. Whitaker unpacks all five priorities, from...
Child Care Regulation Rankings in the US with PhD Fellow Anna Claire Flowers
Anna Claire Flowers, PhD fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, discusses her report that ranks child care regulations in the United States. She shares how regulations affect not only child care providers, but child care...
Modernizing CE for Regulators with CE Broker’s Kelly Parker
CE Broker's Sr. Director of External Affairs & Government Relations Kelly Parker shares the modernization trends related to continuing education, such as process optimization and user-centric services. She reveals how a modern CE system helps...
What is NARA? An Interview with NARA’s Past President Alfred C. Johnson
The National Association for Regulatory Administration’s past Board President Alfred C. Johnson explains the purpose of NARA and how the organization’s mission—consumer protection through prevention—drives the organization. For show notes, as well...
Universal Recognition Gaining Popularity in US
Ed Timmons, Founding Director of the Knee Regulatory Research Center, discusses the impacts of universal recognition, a licensing reform he sees "popping up in a number of states" over the last few years. He shares the benefits of universal...
How Weakening Licensing Standards Raises Business Risks, Interview with ARPL
Alliance for Responsible Professional Licensing’s founding member Veronica Meadows shares the results of a survey of businesses on the impact of professional licensing standards on their businesses. Learn why ARPL concluded that lowering licensing...
Driving Successful Change with Ariz. Barbering & Cosmetology Board’s ED Frank Migali
Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board's Executive Director Frank Migali shares how he drives successful change at his agency, including his vision of providing “world-class customer care.” One change he made to modernize communications saved his...








