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Mississippi lawmakers look to streamline occupational licenses

By Cameron Smith Oct 14, 2026 | 6:56 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – State senators are evaluating ways to streamline services and cut red tape within Mississippi’s boards and commissions, focusing particularly on the occupational licensing process. Lawmakers are reviewing the efficiency of the state’s approximately 200 boards and commissions, including 29 occupational licensing boards that oversee professions such as cosmetology, nursing, pharmacy and […]