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Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt

Jul 8, 2025

PA officially joins health care licensure compacts to ease shortages

Pennsylvania joins three licensure compacts to help doctors, nurses, and physical therapists work across state lines and ease health care staffing shortages.

Jun 25, 2025

PA joins health care compacts to expand provider access

Starting July 7, Pennsylvania joins three health care compacts, streamlining licensing for doctors, nurses, and therapists to improve care access.

Jan 23, 2025

Prompt processing of Pa. business registrations maintained by DOS

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt said promptly processing registrations helps entrepreneurs contribute to the state’s economy and provide jobs for Pennsylvanians.

Jan 6, 2025

Pa. businesses alerted by Dept. of State about new report requirement

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt alerted owners of businesses operating in Pennsylvania that a new annual report requirement has gone into effect.

Oct 9, 2024

Shapiro Administration cuts license processing times

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt announced that the Shapiro Administration has reduced processing times for multiple professional and occupational licenses. 

Aug 26, 2024

Out-of-state physicians to gain more opportunities to practice in Pa.

The Shapiro Administration is allowing out-of-state physicians increased opportunities to practice in Pennsylvania.

Jun 21, 2024

IRRC approves regulations to reduce obstacles to occupational licensing

The Independent Regulatory Review Commission has approved new professional and occupational licensing regulations, the Shapiro Administration and Dept. of State announced.

Apr 10, 2024

New Federal Work Study program supports civic engagement in Pa.

A new work study program from the U.S. Department of Education is being implemented by the Shapiro Administration.

Feb 23, 2024

Shapiro Administration increasing opportunities for small diverse businesses

Pennsylvania's small diverse businesses are seeing increased opportunities to secure state contracts.

Aug 22, 2023

Help may be on the way to alleviate Pa. nursing crisis

Pennsylvania is moving to implement the Nurse Licensure Compact by allowing nurses with multistate licenses issued by 40 other states and territories to practice in Pennsylvania.

Jul 26, 2023

Veterans, service members translating military experience to civilian jobs

Veterans and service members are receiving help in translating their military experience into civilian career opportunities.