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Opinion: Missouri has cut licensing barriers before. Let's do it again

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An opinion piece argues that Missouri should reduce professional licensing barriers to help workers who move to the state maintain their careers.

Imagine you're a working mother with a professional teaching license. You've spent years building your career and earning the credentials required to do your job. Then your family moves to a new state.

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