Gov. Scott expected to sign bill loosening professional licensing requirements for immigrants

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Gov. Scott expected to sign bill loosening professional licensing requirements for immigrants

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Will loosening licensing requirements for immigrants help with Vermont’s workforce crisis? A bill on its way to Governor Phil Scott would allow people to obtain professional licenses regardless of their immigration status.It’s no secret Vermont has an acute workforce shortage including nurses, accountants, pharmacists, drug counselors, and many jobs in the trades.“Across the board, we have a workforce challenge in Vermon…