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Two States Embrace Occupational Licensing Reform

The effort to scale back onerous state licensing requirements has notched two victories in the opening days of 2023. The governors of Nevada and Ohio are reducing barriers to professionals hoping to offer their services to state residents: a step that benefits both these workers and their future customers.

State lawmakers propose power grid protections after attacks

Construction of all new security features would cost about $2.5 million per site, he said. But many substations already have fencing, which reduces the cost significantly. About $800,000 can outfit a single substation with pan-tilt-zoom cameras, intrusion detection and an access control system.

Riverside Calif. Police Dept. Adopts TMA ASAP

Riverside Police Department is the first state agency to adopt The Monitoring Association (TMA) Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). The adoption by Riverside PD makes it the 119th Emergency Response Center to adopt the TMA's Automated Secure Alarm Protocol.

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Many businesses not changing security strategy despite crime surge: survey

Despite the rising crime, 42% of businesses haven’t changed their security strategy, said Pro-Vigil Surveillance Services in its third annual “The State of Physical Security” research report.

CES 2023: Top Trends to Broaden Your Smart Tech Portfolio

Looking to expand your scope? Smart plumbing, tricked-out doors and health and wellness solutions shown at CES 2023 in Las Vegas hold mass appeal and promise.

ASIS DEI Study Addresses Male-Dominated Security Market

ASIS Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) report for corporate security market identifies challenges and makes suggestions for culture change.

Protecting the Connected Home: Home Security Meets Personal Privacy

Parks Associates research finds most consumers (72%) are concerned with the security of their smart home products and their network.

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The issues small business will watch closely in 2023

Inflation. Supply Chain. Labor Shortages. Those three things might be the easiest way to sum up 2022 for small businesses.

Oglesby enacts fines for false fire alarms

The city of Oglesby will be enacting fines for false fire alarms in an effort to encourage property owners to repair faulty systems.

Capitol View: Arkansas legislative session getting started, several bills filed

, Brock met with Rep. Jamie Scott and Rep. Aaron Pilkington of the Arkansas Future Caucus, a part of the Millennial Action Project. MAP seeks to connect young leaders on either side of the political aisle. They both speak on what they hope to achieve and what they want to see from the legislative session, despite their political differences.

Louisiana budget priorities: Where the governor, state lawmakers stand

The Louisiana Capitol Building, April 8, 2021. (Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator). 1.16.23...

How immigration contributes to the labor shortage

There is a huge labor shortage affecting our economy and small businesses. One of the problems, according to the U.S. Census, is the lack of an estimated 2 million workers due to a slowdown in immigration.

Mississippi Legislature Proposes “Biometric Identifiers Privacy Act”

The proposed legislation, among other things, seeks to require private entities (1) to be forthcoming about their collection and storage of individuals’ biometric identifiers, and (2) to develop a policy that establishes a retention schedule and guidelines for destroying the biometric identifiers of individuals.

Oklahoma State Representative Josh West Refiles ‘Computer Data Privacy Act’

"Major technology companies track our every conversation, our spending records, our movements and so much more and then sell that information so it can be used to socially engineer us through marketing manipulation," West said.

When showing up at the Texas Capitol made a difference

Readers sometimes ask us if the outcomes in governing are predetermined and whether civic engagement makes a difference. There are plenty of examples of Texans influencing lawmakers’ decisions.