Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed another executive order Tuesday. The governor’s office said the regulation improves the Commonwealth’s professional licensing, licensing and certification processes by setting deadlines for agencies to respond to applicants. A nurse said she could help with staffing issues in hospitals. “It’s not safe for us and it’s not safe for the patient,” said Maureen May, the president of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals. She said it’s harder to get new nurses in the door, even though they’ve passed a state-mandated exam. “They can wait three, four months or more to get their license through the state of Pennsylvania,” she said in Timely Response. According to the order, the authorities involved in issuing these documents would have to meet certain deadlines in order to provide a response to the applicants. If the deadline is not met, the applicant gets his money back – although he still has to wait for a decision,” Acting Secretary of State Al Schmidt said. Schmidt said the state must act faster but will not compromise on safety standards to do so “There’s a reason you have this certification process and why you have this approval process,” he said.Government agencies have 90 days to research every license, permit and certificate they issue so they can set reasonable time limits for Video below: Residents discuss their expectations for Shapiro orders Last week, the governor signed an executive order that his government said would make it easier for Pennsylvania companies to continue doing business in the Commonwealth, which the order created Office of Transformation and Opportunity He said the office o will help coordinate with government agencies such as PennDOT or the Department of Environmental Protection to get business permits done faster. On his first full day in office, Shapiro also signed an executive order removing the four-year college degree requirement for 92% of jobs in the state government, or about 65,000 jobs. Removing the requirement means people looking for a job in state government may find it easier to hire if they have work experience or specific skills, rather than a college degree.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed another executive order Tuesday.
The governor’s office said the order improves the Commonwealth’s professional licensing, licensing and certification processes by setting deadlines for agencies to respond to applicants.
A nurse said it could help with staffing issues in hospitals.
“It’s not safe for us and it’s not safe for the patient,” said Maureen May, president of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals.
She said it’s harder to get new nurses in the door, even though they’ve passed a state-mandated exam.
“They can wait three, four months or more to get their license from the state of Pennsylvania,” she said.
Shapiro’s executive order is designed to ensure that Pennsylvanians seeking licenses, certificates or permits receive a timely response.
According to the order, the bodies involved in issuing these documents would have to meet certain deadlines in order to provide a response to the applicants.
If the deadline is missed, the applicant gets his money back – but still has to wait for a decision.
“Pennsylvanians work hard to achieve their dreams and support their families, and our government should help them achieve those goals, not stand in their way,” Acting Secretary of State Al Schmidt said.
Schmidt said the state must move faster, but will not jeopardize safety standards.
“There’s a reason you have this certification process and why you have this approval process,” he said.
Government agencies have 90 days to research all licenses, permits, and certificates they issue so they can determine reasonable time limits for responses.
Video below: Residents discuss what they expect from Shapiro.
Previous executive orders
Shapiro began his tenure by signing several executive orders.
Last week, the governor signed an executive order that his administration said would make it easier for Pennsylvania companies to continue doing business in the Commonwealth. The Order created the Office of Transformation and Opportunity. He said the office will help coordinate with state agencies like PennDOT or the Department of Environmental Protection to get business permits done faster.
On his first full day in office, Shapiro also signed an executive order removing the four-year college degree requirement for 92% of jobs in the state government, or about 65,000 jobs. Removing the requirement means people looking for a job in state government may find it easier to hire if they have work experience or specific skills, rather than a college degree.