Advocacy News Archives

The California Legislature’s regular session adjourned on September 1, but lawmakers are back in Sacramento for a special session to address gas prices in the state.

On September 25, the House passed a noncontroversial continuing resolution (CR) 341-82, funding the government until December 20, averting a government shutdown that was slated for October

I was pleased to attend the inaugural meeting of the PA Licensure Compact Commission on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 24-25, at the Hall of States in Washington, D.C.

The Physician Assistant Licensure Compact, currently comprised of 13 states – Colorado, Delaware, Maine, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia,

On September 6, House Republicans released the first version of a stop-gap continuing resolution (CR) that would allay the government shutdown looming September 30, until March 28,

Last week, Pennsylvania announced out-of-state physicians who are licensed in a Interstate Medical Licensure Compact member state and have a corresponding “letter of qualification” may designate

As we near the Labor Day holiday, we hope you have had a wonderful summer, filled with relaxation and memorable moments with family and friends.

In June, the Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF), a libertarian public interest law firm, filed suit against the Medical Board of California, in McBride v. Hawkins, challenging the state’s telehealth

With a large majority of state legislatures adjourned for the year and Congress in August recess, it is a great time to look back at the first half of 2024.

This week, we wished a heartfelt farewell to our colleague and friend, Kandis McClure, FSMB’s Director of Federal Advocacy and Policy.