Georgia Medical Board Orders - February 2025

The Georgia Composite Medical Board issued two public orders in February 2025 concerning physician and physician assistant actions. These orders include a Public Consent Order for a physician and a Consent Agreement for Reinstatement for a physician assistant.

Georgia Medical Board Orders - February 2026

The Georgia Composite Medical Board issued 12 public orders in February 2026, including final decisions, public consent orders, voluntary surrenders, and orders of summary suspension for physicians and physician assistants. One order details a final decision against Carlos Cossio, Sr., MD, for patient communication issues and a stalking conviction.

Georgia Medical Board Public Orders

The Georgia Composite Medical Board issued four public orders in January 2026, including consent orders and a consent agreement for licensure. These orders impose probation and specific conditions on licensed physicians and a senior laser practitioner.

Pennsylvania Board of Medicine Professional Licensing and Actions

The Pennsylvania Board of Medicine provides information on professional licensing services, including applying for, renewing, and searching for licensed professionals via the PALS website. The document outlines the application process, including considerations for criminal history and the board's review and decision-making process for licensure.

Webinar on Construction and Advanced Manufacturing Careers

The Iowa Workforce Development is hosting a webinar series on February 10, 2026, to highlight career opportunities in construction and advanced manufacturing. The webinar will focus on student-learner programs and showcase collaborations between employers and school districts.

Iowa VR Town Hall Series on Workforce Services for Iowans with Disabilities

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services and the Iowa Department of the Blind are launching a new series of town halls to inform Iowans with disabilities and other stakeholders about available workforce services. The series will cover topics such as Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), Self-Employment, Assistive Technology, and Job Readiness.

Work-Based Learning Webinar on Industry Credentials

Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa Department of Education are hosting a webinar on March 10, 2026, to discuss integrating industry-recognized credentials into work-based learning programs for high schools and community colleges. The webinar will cover the definition of industry credentials, reporting requirements, and examples of integration across various sectors.

IowaWORKS Account Security Reminder

The Iowa Department of Workforce Development issued a reminder to IowaWORKS users about the importance of securing their login credentials. Users are responsible for maintaining their username and password to access services like filing claims and applying for jobs.

Bus Driver Charged with Theft for Faking Injury to Collect Benefits

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced a Renton bus driver faces a felony theft charge for allegedly collecting over $50,000 in workers' compensation benefits while working multiple other jobs. The driver is accused of falsely attesting he was too injured to work, defrauding the system and potentially impacting benefits for genuinely injured workers.

Asbestos removal company fined for exposing workers and misleading investigators

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has cited Seattle Environmental Services LLC for over $200,000 in fines for knowingly exposing workers to asbestos and misleading investigators. The company ignored multiple safety rules during an asbestos removal project, putting workers at serious risk.