Connecticut Governor's Proposal to Eliminate Job-Related License Fees Gains Momentum
TL;DR
Governor Ned Lamont is proposing the elimination of license application fees for certain jobs in education, childcare, and healthcare fields in an effort to encourage workers to fill available openings and save them about $3.5 million annually. The plan, to be included in the budget proposal presented to lawmakers in February, targets fees for educator certificates, home childcare licenses, and various nurse licenses. The proposal has garnered support from Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly, who sees it as a step towards creating more opportunities and better-paying jobs in Connecticut.
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