Missouri served up a big win for its workforce this week, adopting new measures that eliminate or reduce government barriers to those seeking work in licensed professions.

On Monday, Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican, signed legislation expanding the list of licensed workers eligible for reciprocity with other states to include public school teachers, nurses, pharmacists, and veterinarians, among several others.

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