Episode 92: Licensure and Labor - Removing Unnecessary Barriers to Opportunity
The August episode of Regulation Matters: a CLEAR Conversation focuses on the upcoming CLEAR Annual Educational Conference, taking place in Chicago, Illinois. Camile Lindsay, Director of the Division of Financial and Professional Regulation in Illinois, shares key findings from the state’s CLIMB Task Force report, which addresses unnecessary licensure barriers—especially for justice-involved individuals and professions like hair braiding. She outlines IDFPR’s proactive reforms, including system modernization, community engagement, and legislative initiatives. Then, keynote speaker and economist Jeff Korzenik offers a compelling preview of his upcoming talk on labor force participation, second-chance hiring, and what the U.S. can learn from countries like Japan in addressing workforce shortages. Together, these conversations highlight how licensing bodies can balance public protection with inclusive policies that foster opportunity and economic resilience.
Transcript: http://clearweb.drivehq.com/podcast_transcripts/CLEAR_podcast_episode92_AEC_preview_081225_transcript.pdf
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Bonus Episode: Further Conversation about Arkansas’s Digital Transformation
In this bonus episode of Regulation Matters: a CLEAR conversation, host Line Dempsey continues the conversation with Ken Anderson, CIO of the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing, and Christy Williams, General Manager of Tyler Technologies’ Arkansas unit. Building on the previous episode’s discussion of digital transformation, this follow-up explores strategies for interagency collaboration, innovations in data sharing, and test cases for applying artificial intelligence to licensing and inspection processes. The conversation also features practical advice for new regulatory leaders and a shared vision of a paperless, efficient future. With Arkansas setting an example in digital modernization, the conversation offers both inspiration and practical insights for jurisdictions seeking to evolve their regulatory systems.
Transcript: http://clearweb.drivehq.com/podcast_transcripts/CLEAR_podcast_bonus_episode_Tyler_digital2_072225_transcript.pdf
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Episode 91: Modernizing Licensure: Arkansas’s Digital Transformation Journey
In this episode of Regulation Matters: a CLEAR conversation, host Line Dempsey kicks off a two-part series in partnership with CLEAR’s 2024-25 Premier Partner, Tyler Technologies. Joined by Ken Anderson, CIO of the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing, and Christy Williams, General Manager for Tyler’s Arkansas unit, the conversation explores how Arkansas is harnessing technology to streamline regulatory processes, enhance public engagement, and modernize professional licensure frameworks. Topics include digital transformation across multiple licensing entities, balancing accessibility for different generations of users, measurable gains in efficiency and cost savings, and how flexible digital platforms support both consumer protection and economic mobility. This episode offers a close-up look at how smart regulatory technology can drive meaningful change for agencies, licensees, and the broader public.
Transcript: http://clearweb.drivehq.com/podcast_transcripts/CLEAR_podcast_episode91_Tyler_digital_070825_transcript.pdf
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Episode 90: Telling Our Story - Reflections on Building a Global Regulatory Network
In this episode of Regulation Matters: a CLEAR conversation, host Line Dempsey continues CLEAR’s “Telling Our Story” series with a conversation about the power of connection, community, and global engagement. CLEAR board members Kym Ayscough, Jennifer Garrett, and Michael Carpenter reflect on their personal journeys with CLEAR—from first encounters to board service—and the value they’ve gained through international perspectives, peer networks, and shared learning around regulatory challenges and opportunities. They discuss how CLEAR fosters regulatory excellence, supports professional development at every career stage, and builds a welcoming space for collaboration and mentorship across borders and professions. Their stories highlight how CLEAR is more than an organization—it’s a global regulatory network.
Transcript: http://clearweb.drivehq.com/podcast_transcripts/CLEAR_podcast_episode90_CLEAR_Global_Network_Story_061025_transcript.pdf
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Episode 89: Technology, Ethics, and Regulatory Guidance
How can regulators ensure ethical practice when technologies—and their risks—are constantly evolving? Researchers Dr. Tracey Adams and Dr. Kate Leslie discuss the intersection of professional ethics and technological innovation with host Line Dempsey. From the ambiguities of artificial intelligence to the pressure of rapid implementation, the discussion highlights how regulators are addressing practitioner uncertainty; the limits of regulatory reach; and why proactive guidance encouraging reflective, risk-aware practice is more important than ever.
Transcript: http://clearweb.drivehq.com/podcast_transcripts/CLEAR_podcast_episode89_ethical_tech_051325_transcript.pdf
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