Break Down Barriers to Work in Kentucky
Modernize Licensing and Open the Door to Opportunity
Kentuckians deserve the freedom to pursue meaningful careers without being held back by outdated, bureaucratic licensing rules. Yet today, one in five workers in the Commonwealth must obtain a license to do their job, and the average process takes an astonishing 404 days.
These delays don’t just frustrate workers, they discourage skilled professionals from moving to Kentucky, limit opportunity, and slow down our economy.
It’s time for a better way, one that opens doors instead of closing them.
We must:
- Recognize out-of-state licenses so qualified professionals can get to work without starting from scratch
- Streamline the licensing process to eliminate unnecessary delays and paperwork
- Reduce red tape that drives up costs and limits access to good jobs
- Promote competition and innovation by removing artificial barriers to entry
- Empower Kentuckians to build careers based on skill and merit, not bureaucracy
By reforming our occupational licensing system, we can attract talent, grow our economy, and make it easier for Kentuckians to thrive.
Join the Effort
If you believe it should be easier to live and work in Kentucky, sign up today to support smart, pro-worker licensing reform. Together, we can build a more open, dynamic, and opportunity-rich Commonwealth.