New Hampshire’s licensing cartels are a thing of legend for folks who’ve been around long enough to read about them, but most folks won’t realize it until a lack of a license interferes with their day-to-day. Things have improved, are improving, but the cartels who control occupations are “out there, Jimmy.”
Licensing
Maine Issues COVID Disinformation Warning to Health Care Professionals – Local Doc Throws It Back in Their Faces
We saw this sort of bullying early on in the political pandemic. Bureaucrats and politicians were coming between you and your doctor—executive orders and rulings from boards threatening licenses to practice. Maine is doing it again, and at least one physician is pushing back.
The PRO Act Will Kill More Than One Job in Three
Have you ever heard of the PRO Act? You might want to take an interest if you an independent contractor, gig worker, or you do freelancing. Why? The expectation is it will eliminate most forms of independent contracting, gig work, and freelancing. Have I got your attention now?
CATO: NH Ranks #2 in the Nation for Economic Freedoms
CATO’s Freedom in the 50 States is out, and as usual, New Hampshire Ranks near the top. This year’s survey put the Granite State at number two for economic and social freedom, behind Florida, but notes that New Hampshire is the most improved state overall.
Blogline of the Day – What’s the line about golden rain?
Licensing is when the government takes away your right to do something, and then sells it back to you (H/T: Tombstone Gabby) NH is one of the most heavily licensed States in the Union. Every time you turn around, it seems, that in order to earn a living, one must beseech and become a supplicant … Read more
Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Threatens Doctors and Pharmacists Against Using Hydroxychloroquine
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D – TDS), is threatening doctors and pharmacists in her state. Anyone who writes or fills prescriptions for hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 could find themselves on the wrong side of Michigan’s licensing board.
NH Dems Pass Bill To Create $80K+/Year Job to Enforce Licensing That Collects $12,100/Year.
We can’t visit every stupid progressive bill; there are too many. When they catch our eye, or one of our readers brings them to our attention, we can at least take a look. It’s not always a good look, but with any luck, we’ll get some feedback on it like HB120. This legislation crams the … Read more