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Posts by Conor Norris

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Shampooers don’t need 1,000 hours of training

by Conor Norris

It takes 1,000 hours of training before you can professionally shampoo hair…

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Mississippi’s occupational regulation burden

by Conor Norris

Mississippi requires licenses for 66 of the 102 professions that do not…

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Does occupational licensing protect the public?

by Conor Norris

Despite the costs associated with occupational licensing, it still may be the…

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The growth of occupational licensing

by Conor Norris

Occupational licensing laws are passed by states, setting minimum standards for workers…

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An antidote to interest groups: sunrise review

by Conor Norris

Occupational licensing has grown in recent decades. As recently as the 1950s,…

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Let’s make it legal for barbers to come to you

by Conor Norris

The Mississippi legislature has been focusing on removing needless laws to help…

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Excessive occupational licensing laws holding Mississippi back

by Conor Norris

The growth of occupational licensing laws in Mississippi makes it difficult for…

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Let’s encourage lemonade stands, and entrepreneurs

by Conor Norris

Summer vacation brings time for childhood traditions like summer camps, family vacations,…

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