The Law Blocking Care for Special Needs Kids

Social worker Ursula Newell-Davis helped kids with special needs for over 20 years.
But now Louisiana says she can't start her own service helping special needs kids because, get this, licensing and regulating people like her would put a "burden on regulators.”
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Ursula could be helping lots of kids.
But she can’t, because “Louisiana wants to limit how many agencies they have to regulate,” she says. “That makes it easy for the state."
Easy for this state? Why is that a law?
The video above explains.

[@matt007]

The government should prove to us why they’re really needed…

[@jimsivers5572]

AMEN to that.

[@mickk8519]

It's quite simple, they are needed to squander your tax dollars on frivolous woke garbage that you don't realise you need.

[@stevebabiak6997]

@@mickk8519 let me correct the last few words of your comment: “that you really don’t need.”

[@arthasmenethil2201]

Muh roads and war machine, but they don't tell you about the last one

[@lamalien2276]

Careful, you're starting to sound like the government should serve the people or something.

[@erezshinan]

If only legislators had the same burden of proof to show that their laws are needed..

[@Reubentheimitator6572]

...then we wouldn't have so many burdensome laws.

[@jeb791]

this country would be an a better place

[@reichelitis6468]

Then we would have like... 3 laws!

[@jeb791]

Reichelitis respect everyone’s property don’t murder and not wearing white after Labor Day are all the laws you need

[@KerbalFacile]

Are the lawmakers even needed in the first place ? Entire civilizations ran off jurisprudence alone.

[@ProfessorKroog]

What's NOT needed is the majority of these regulators.

[@stevebabiak6997]

Although I agree with your sentiments in that comment, good regulators are needed to keep the parties being regulated “in check” because let’s face it there are plenty of bad actors out there. The problem is that the existing regulators aren’t busy enough regulating.

[@jorgefigueroa9780]

@@stevebabiak6997 Wrong. In a free society no sane person would do business with these "bad actors." You justify an inch of their encroachment on liberty, and they'll take a foot.

[@jasonhayden5077]

@@stevebabiak6997 who regulates the regulators?

[@billschlafly4107]

Do something about it. I'll take from you until you stop me. I'm the government and I'm here to help...

[@australianword3812]

@@jorgefigueroa9780 unless these bad actors are good at hiding their "bad acting"

[@peppolobuondelmonte]

Prove to the tax payers that you need these elegant offices.

[@okwaho5316]

No kidding that building looked beautiful. Glad they had the money for it.. (I am not glad.)

[@Tricolorrr533]

🙂

[@jonathanstiles6072]

Or state employment at all.

[@dkstudioart]

Or better yet, prove to the tax payers that the bureaucrats are needed.

[@desertmav8632]

@@dkstudioart thats EXACTLY the problem with most of this country; people should start voting in state and municipal leadership that will go absolutely SCORCHED EARTH with their systematic heavy trimming of all the over-bloated and needless bureaucracies.

[@real_exodus]

THIS is journalism.

[@tannerrich2388]

he should be getting millions of views

[@xenhysics5926]

except for his vaxxine video. sorry, i had to bring it up

[@kellyyukevich8427]

@@xenhysics5926 why?

[@xenhysics5926]

@@kellyyukevich8427 because it was more or less a vaxxine advertisement. he didn't say anything new, he just interviewed a scientist that was pro-vaxxine, even though we have those people on TV literally all freaking day. why didn't he bring over someone that doesn't support them as much, someone who absoluterly hates this fascism of "get it or you'll be punished"? different views on this topic are constantly being censored on social media, and he didn't do anything to change that.

[@kellyyukevich8427]

@@xenhysics5926 I see. Did u want him to get someone who was ok with vaccines but against mandates, or someone who was just anti vaccine?

[@genericprofile2381]

"It's such a burden on regulators" I can think of a *really* easy way to lighten that burden... Take the regulations away!

[@halcooper6059]

Or let the regulators go...

[@hfarthingt]

Remove them from office and put someone in who wants to work hard!

[@mouseblackcat5263]

Take the REGULATORS Away.... Away Up a TREE.

[@briandarazs6620]

It's much more than this lady not being able to get a paycheck. This is a commendable job if there ever was one. Helping people, in this case kids and young people, helps society as a whole.

[@showmemo3686]

So she is qualified. But how many youth pastors or so called social workers would like to get on that government gravy train who are un or underqualified? There IS a problem, though, when a government office can't be reached for comment.

[@The_Real_Daniel]

Helping kids should be the #1 focus of all Americans

[@briandarazs6620]

@@The_Real_Daniel I agree. Lots of people going on about the extravagance of the building. It could be in the back of a van for all I care. So long as the kids get the help they need.

[@briandarazs6620]

@@showmemo3686 I agree that a government office should pick up the bloody phone. As far as the gravy train goes, I'm not so sure about that. My wife is a licensed addiction counselor, trust me on this one, there is no gravy train in her department. The clinic actually organizes bottle drive's and does community car wash drive ins to generate money to keep the lights on. I know, I've helped out on a few of them.

[@marktester5799]

@@showmemo3686 It wasn't clear to me that the "prove a need" laws apply only to businesses that rely on government funding.

[@scurvyswine]

How can the Louisiana bureaucrats know what the people need if they can't even answer the phone?

[@rustym.shackelford5546]

They're TRULY Democratic in their Laziness.

[@ingasparrow]

I haven't forgotten Ray Nagin or Kathleen Blanco's response before, during or after Hurricane Katrina. My expectations of Louisiana bureaucracy has been met.

[@bigbone1369]

@@ingasparrow Yeah. And the idiots that reside in this state keep voting for these criminal politicians. We should move the state capital to Angola, because that where the crooks belong.

[@stevebabiak6997]

They can’t answer the phone because they are too busy “regulating”. LOL

[@showmemo3686]

Have you tried calling a doctors office recently? It's all voice mail. They blame it on COVID, but reality is they have figured out they can get by with less staff by contracting out. Then when a third party calls back, they require information I am not willing to share with an outside individual.

[@alanhoff89]

The State exists to serve itself, not the people.

[@ronfroehlich4697]

The military and police exist to protect the State

[@ragnarok7976]

Which to an extent I can't blame it. Every entity that exists is interested in self preservation. It's just people are supposed to stand up to their government in favour of their own self interests to balance it all out.

[@stonkwhisperer5590]

That's why minimalist government is the way.

[@peppolobuondelmonte]

Although you hold the fortresses; they will not save you, if the people hate you -Machiavelli

[@chrismay2298]

NO government is the key. Why do you need rulers?

[@jacktribble5253]

It is NOT the responsibility of American Citizens to "Make things easier" for the government and it isn't the job of the government to decide what is best for the people.

[@AndrewBrownK]

It's the job of people to decide what is best for themselves and the job of better governments to get the heck out of our way

[@BlueisNotaWarmColour]

People think government's entire reason to EXIST is to make us safe. That's why we're fucked.

[@gregoryeverson741]

@@BlueisNotaWarmColour government use to be a part time job with zero pay

[@67L48]

And it’s not the job of the government to take care of us. That’s the key issue. It seems as if people on both sides of the aisle keep wanting to debate the policies and decisions made as the government serves and takes care of us. That misses the mark. Government is there to provide basic infrastructure, protection from foreign invasion (military), and, most importantly, protect our constitutional rights. Sponsoring after school tutoring for the poor isn’t the government’s job, e.g. The more we heap responsibility onto the government, the more of this will necessarily happen. Both political sides are to blame because too many miss the key issue: to almost everything, it’s not about how the government does it, rather, it’s not the government’s job at all.

[@billschlafly4107]

Let me clue you in...the government doesn't care about the people they "serve". Nada...they don't care about you "joe citizen" or "laws" or civil society. They care about themselves and the comm eeeze have snuck in the back door and own us all unless we eff eye gee aych tee back.

[@elcocoreyes]

forget that she has college and masters degrees...SHE HAS PROVEN RESULTS and success stories! I think people like her are true angels among us.

[@sbyrstall]

They certainly not found in the government.

[@S_Roach]

Need to package up stories like this to flood in the weeks leading up to election day. Put the fire to the feet when it is most effective.

[@Gitn2it]

Some people have a gift for communicating with and helping special needs children. Let the marketplace decide.

[@mattbrown5511]

Then she can do it on her dime. Get people out of my wallet. I didn't have the reject, the parents did.

[@mr.smith45]

@@mattbrown5511 how about they cut the bullshit your dime is being spent on and give a wee bit to her. You pay less taxes but also fund something actually worth funding

[@christking85]

I just hope everyone remembers that the government doesn't complain about giving your money to other countries or using it to benefit themselves they just do not want you to have access to your money and the benefits it brings.

[@LeeroyPorkins]

ALL Cold War Boomers, Bushpublicans, and Bushcrats are corrupt

[@christking85]

@@LeeroyPorkins and don't you think you're being a little ignorant and putting a little too much on the bushes? Yeah yeah they're corrupt and all but are you really thinking that they have all the power like He-Man or something

[@LeeroyPorkins]

@@christking85 They have had wealth and power from WWII. The Republican Party had a hard on for Jeb Bush in 2016.

[@jacobiwolf77]

@@LeeroyPorkins stop living in the past and deal with the situation right now

[@christking85]

@@LeeroyPorkins maybe do more research. Many more powerful and rich people than the bush's who lost.

[@GeekIWG]

Isn't it just like officials to not be available when anyone tries to keep them accountable?

[@shaneabrahamson8732]

I am a former social worker from Wisconsin, and red tape and politics will always win out over special needs. They are in need of a strong advocate voicing their needs.

[@grekygrek]

This is one of the most disgusting things I've ever heard. "To limit the burden on regulators" WTF IS THAT. These people need forcibly removed and those regulations need cut out altogether. It's disgusting.

[@tomhalla426]

The actual goal is to reduce competition for the incumbent providers.

[@musicsavage707]

It's so refreshing to see there is still true unbiased journalism occurring in America. Hats off to John Stossel!

[@ethanperks372]

Yes! But when I tried to share, FB hit me with a "Slow Down" and a security check!

[@bw10097428]

Stossel is shadow banned. Meaning his videos don't show up to unsubscribed users.

[@ethanperks372]

@@bw10097428 I know. Yet I waited 1/2 hour and; SHARED! I figured it was because he's "Flagged". I went right on sharing after the warning!

[@nicholasrasmussen420]

Just one more reason we don’t need big government!

[@daltonbrasier5491]

Or government.

[@Tank50us]

@@daltonbrasier5491 Unfortunately, while Government can be quite evil at times, it is a necessary evil The real question is one of balance, If it's too large, we get shit like what's described in this video, too small, and you have zero effect. Government needs to be just large enough that it can serve it's purpose (to create and enforce laws, and to protect the people and territory), while at the same time not getting so large that it starts trampling peoples rights.

[@freeto9139]

@@Tank50us Well, government needs a serious haircut. They haven't been too small in quite some time. 🤨

[@sheepishmclemmingston5550]

@@Tank50us the problem with your statement is the simple fact that Government ONLY gets larger once installed. It has been proven over and over again throughout history. Like a malignant tumor, it spreads unchecked, destroying everything it comes into contact with. No government is the better choice. Its just the masses have been fed lie after lie and fallacy after fallacy, quite efficiently brainwashing everyone into believing that existing in a world that doesnt resemble some Mad Max dystopian nuthouse is IMPOSSIBLE without them. Its bogus, and its disingenuous. Break free of the hivemind think. Will there be problems? Sure there will. But aren't there problems now? And dont know about you, but I see a whole lot of real serious problems now. So it wouldnt be all that much different. Except the case that you wont be hamstrung by nonsensical laws, and have your pockets pilfered by those who claim "to be working for YOUR best interests"

[@Tank50us]

@@sheepishmclemmingston5550 The answer is not no government, the answer is education that allows people to make informed decisions about government. Yes, government will get larger as time goes on, but so does the population. As a city grows larger, you need more cops to patrol it and keep the peace, more fire fighters to respond to fires, more doctors to treat the sick and injured, and more troops to protect it. And when shit hits the fan, you need a centralized authority who can make decisions rapidly. All of what I just how things are, and how things will likely always be. Like it or not, if we were to snap our fingers right now and remove all current governments from existence, people would still form new ones in their place, or some dickhead will rise to prominence enough that he/she can enforce their will on everyone else. To that end, I'd rather have a government where I do have a say, over one where I have no say at all.

[@kidcardco]

I live in Louisiana. Our Governor is one of the WORST in the nation. He's done nothing for businesses since he's been in office and government officials underneath him are not held accountable for their actions. It's terrible someone has to "prove they're needed" to provide services within our State.

[@euphoricmonk]

Democrats ruin all good cities, this point should be clear by now.

[@Sigma13X]

Anti competitive licensing laws are not a blue vs red issue. Across the entire US, political lobbying has put up barriers to entry for new entrants to a market in the name of public safety etc. Planet money on NPR did a good segment on it. Stossel also calls it out on many of his segments as well. It should be a bipartisan effort to get rid of cronyism.

[@CaseyBurnsInvesting]

The state has a place but they genuinely do everything worse than the private sector.

[@freeindeed8416]

💯

[@garybulwinkle82]

So true!! This speaks volumes about the incompetence of Government in general, but the true question is why? The reason is accountability!! The Government workers don't feel the need to produce or perform at an acceptable level...... why, because they don't fear being fired for their lack of performance!!! This is the number one reason why I also dislike unions!!!!

[@jefferydebbink282]

If I think that I provide a product that is useful to society, why do I need to prove to the state that it’s needed? That’s like telling someone that they cannot sell their homegrown, backyard produce street side because there are grocery stores and farmers’ markets that people already use. I thought innovating was to bring consumer choice, not government restrictions because “consumer advocacy.”

[@matthewjswider]

Because these people want tax dollars to pay their business, not consumers like you and I. If you want government money then yeah, you should be proving whether or not you need to be in business. I agree with these regulators, not necessarily their choices, but the process should definitely be in place otherwise anyone can open a “business” and demand tax dollars be paid to them for their business, never mind the fact that their entire family is on the payroll and all drive company cars. Why does a toilet seat cost 10k? Because the extra pays for the Mercedes to go pick it up.

[@NopeAndYep]

It's Louisiana. It's politically the Chicago of the south.

[@palaceofwisdom9448]

Hey, I'm a Chicagoan... I certainly hope it isn't really THAT bad.

[@tangowhiskey9683]

Louisiana is worse than Chicago. Chicago is just one city, while Louisiana is a whole friggin state filled with corruption. Politicians, law enforcement, and appointed bureaucrats in licencing and enforcement run their offices for their own enrichment and entertainment. I'm not saying it's everyone, but those that are corrupt sure do a good job of making it feel like the majority are.

[@peppolobuondelmonte]

This is true.

[@NopeAndYep]

I'm originally from the Midwest, have lived in North, SW, Baton Rouge Louisiana and I have never seen such a divided state. Each corner is very different from each other in many ways. However, the government in all areas has their petty officers and gate keepers. Real estate agents who like to be "city planners" and plenty of "good ol' boy" cronies.

[@NopeAndYep]

Given all that.... I still like it! I dislike snow that much hahaha

[@MCOult]

"Government is not the solution to our problem; government IS the problem." -- Ronald Reagan

[@Consul99]

"Paying us licensing fees and taxes is too expensive" ??? Where is the money going?

[@DHB373]

This fills me with Rage honestly. As a parent of a special needs student, a former supportive living companion for adults with developmental disabilities and a former government employee, this is unacceptable! I know there are all sorts of governmental roadblocks to getting this work done, but thank you for exposing how egregious this policy in particular is! This is what should be on national news!

[@JPG.01]

We should turn this around. Every regulator has to prove beyond any doubt, that they are needed. Not beyond reasonable doubt, nope. This bar is higher.

[@thundershirt1]

And prove it before actual citizen juries, not Uber regulators. With a properly funded counter argument.

[@craftyourwaytopeace]

That's a shame that she can't continue doing important work. La needs to get it together! Our communities NEED more women like her!!!!!!

[@GAMERSQUAD123456]

I despise the fact that our government has become so powerful that they have the sole right to determine who is “needed” and who is not.

[@burritogod59]

I guess she is going to have to start hanging out with these kids as their friend and get paid under the table!

[@-astrangerontheinternet6687]

If these services are paid by medical insurance- that’s impossible. Especially if the insurance is govt sponsored. It’s quite a racket.

[@burritogod59]

@@-astrangerontheinternet6687 true. Everything the government touches turns to shit.

[@anneb889]

Many families can’t afford that.

[@jamescampbell5516]

She must make a phone call and write a letter to her U.S. Senator John Kennedy who will raise holy hell about this.

[@daniellakes5761]

God bless you Ursula its people like you that truly make the world a better place 🙏

[@DarkMice5529]

My only complaint Stoss is that there isn’t enough. I want to see longer videos! This would be a perfect one!!

[@jeanniemaycrawford4466]

Ursula is an angel, bless her and her family

[@bitsnkiblz]

Thank you John Stossel. You’re work in enlightening the public, is a national treasure. I hope you take time to mentor others, to carry on important work for generations to come. God bless!

[@mapquestHs]

Everyone looses when your required to have a permit to work!!! Regulating us out of work!

[@TheAnimeist]

Ursula, what an angel. Whoever signs these laws needs to be permanently removed from office.

[@thedolt9215]

This woman is an actual angel on earth…

[@docgiggs]

This is what communism is and NOT capitalism.

[@emt56399]

This is a corptocracy. crony capitalism for petty dictators And we don't need any of it.

[@docgiggs]

@@emt56399 Communism is the state handling all the means of economics of a society. When the state and large corporate owners work hand in hand to prevent anything else, those corporate owners are now defacto actors of the state. Which makes it communism. The method of arrival is different than how it was done in places like Russia, but the destination was all the same.

[@89TNash]

Regulators are there to keep a certain amount of competition that allows maximum amount of profit and excuses for those prices. Once you let more in on the competition, prices start dropping and competition gets hard.

[@mplp1959]

Yes those regulators are burdened. I suggest we compassionately fire them to relieve them of their burdens and stress. Maybe they’ll learn that compared to unemployment being productive really isn’t such a burden.

[@GeekIWG]

To much work to regulate all these agencies? The solution is simple. Do not regulate them. Instead let free market capitalism do it's thing to bring the best businesses to the top.

[@gregoryeverson741]

the good places dont need to be regulated, people record everything, make 1 mistake and you will be on you tube, tiktok, twitch, twitter, FB, lol

[@trixiemcfly8584]

The actions of law makers and regulators brazenly prove they intend to use our tax money to benefit themselves instead of the community.

[@Bobbybeb]

Ursula is a true professional and has a gift to improve people's lives. You can tell she loves her job and she is very much needed. Long term, she is saving tax payer money.

[@justingolden21]

Thanks to Stossel for always providing new stories as they happen and keeping it honest. Great journalism. The government sucks at everything. It has one role (to serve the people) and it constantly fails that.

[@rwtwb]

That awkward moment when you think you're seeing a pure example of government overreach (government limiting businesses from opening for no logical reason) and find out it's really the work of large corporate interests (companies bribing government officials to pass regulations limiting competition).

[@chriss6356]

Of course the state officials didn't respond because they have no response. The set of logical explanations as to why this lady was denied licensing is empty.

[@Silverbugle2005]

John Stossel is most definitely needed in this day and age when there's such a huge vacuum in journalism. He's one of the only man I know that is a true journalist with integrity!

[@michaelvictory7683]

These laws requiring entrepreneurs to prove a need for their services are so un-American. Thank you Stossel TV for shedding light on this.

[@kilcar]

To paraphrase Tolkien, writer of Lord of the Rings: one government to rule us all, and in the darkness, BIND US!

[@bernardobritto8352]

Imagine Apple needing to prove that people need Iphones before they even launched one.

[@trueliberty6033]

Or Ford having to "PROVE" everyone needed a car before his first one rolled off the line. Or Bell having to "PROVE" everyone needed a phone before opening up Bell Laboratory. Or Tesla with AC power Or Edison with the light Or...Or...Or...Or...Or...........ad nauseam

[@aryaprincess2479]

Stossel's videos are short but full of information. He is the only guy I could hear for hours yet he is the only one making small videos without fillers.

[@kenyongray2615]

The 10 deadliest words you can ever hear are, "I am from the government and I am here to help". John is great.

[@OmegaTou]

"Paid fees" and THAT is all they care about.

[@puppetsock]

How does processing an application and rejecting it put any less burden on a regulator?

[@stevebabiak6997]

The idea behind charging fees for the licensing needed is to have adequate staff to enforce regulations. So that implies the fees are too low to support the staffing that’s needed.

[@alexblanco3301]

John focus on videos with children being denied medical care, that really hits people to the heart. This video is GOLD!!

[@suziscool]

You're an angel Ursula, praying this government will open their eyes. Thank you for what you do

[@steve1000]

I need Ursula. There you go, Louisiana.

[@CB-vt3mx]

never forget that a license is a system where you pay the government for permission to exercise your rights.

[@dclark0601]

Well Mr. Stossel, I have to say this: keep doing what you are doing on reporting real news. Thank you.

[@MrGeorge01]

I can tell You are definitely needed, John. If anyone ever needs a proof - I'm gonna be here for you.

[@pharris6875]

Regulations will cause starvation soon. That's why the ships can't be offloaded on the coast of California!

[@abagofmilk3819]

Yep...learn to garden 🪴 and farm

[@kencoleman7762]

Governmental overreach has become the norm. We are now a people of the government, by the government and for the government.

[@TickedOffPriest]

It was never about a burden, it was always about the connected.

[@justinresch6169]

God Bless Ursula. Teaching special needs kids to communicate, get along in life, or even do everyday things is a MIRACLE to that child and their parents. We need "angels" like this in our world. Anyone with the heart and patience to do this kind of work should be supported, should be CELEBRATED. I understand the need for some oversite, as not everyone is well intended, but to just say flatly NO... Screw the state, I'm on Team Ursula.

[@brianbelden2449]

Maybe its time politicians prove THEYRE NEEDED before they run for office🤷‍♂️ I mean that literally too. It IS time for Americans to FORCE a drastic change.

[@outofcompliance1639]

Less regulation = more services, lower costs to consumers, more choice, more freedoms with a much smaller downside of a few bad apples getting away with something.

[@sissybrooks8588]

Wow. I can so relate to this. It would take a lifetime to weed out the good for nothings in these state agencies. We had better get going.

[@ItchyMagician]

Love this. Nothing about right or left. Nothing about race or gender. Nothing about normal "politics". Just calling out bad politicies and supporting individuals that deserving supporting.

[@margieclissold3126]

Just the thoughts of What This Nation could, look like, and Be, if the good could truly do it's JOB.

[@johnnylancenese]

"I shouldn't be turned down because they [government] don't want to do their job" there's a quote to put on a banner

[@larrydykes7643]

More power to this wonderful lady!

[@heavymetalredneck7973]

We don't "need" to sit on the phone for 3hrs trying to talk to someone who represents us in state and local government offices! This lady proved she is needed when she began to help the first kid! We the people own this country and we need to start acting like it!

[@secret5794]

It's all about the money and control, LET'S GO BRANDON !!!

[@gi169]

ㄥ乇ㄒ'丂 Ꮆㄖ 乃尺卂几ᗪㄖ几!!!!!

[@Zetact_]

"They want to limit the number of agencies they need to regulate" Have they tried getting out of their own way and reducing regulation?

[@blueyedevil1531]

God bless that woman. Wonderful people like her give me hope for the future

[@ChristopherRyans]

John is an American legend and hero.

[@chaosgyro]

"That's not true big government. Just put ME in charge and everything will be perfect!"

[@David-vw5hf]

"we just need the right rules, then it will be good!"

[@zg-it]

Never ask the government for permission. Just change the name of what you do to something that's not regulated.

[@holdenrobbins852]

I'm going to make a giant leap and speculate this has something to do with teachers unions not wanting competition for the money they get for handling special needs kids.

[@michaelpearl5269]

I had no idea that 28 states had this “If we can’t regulate it, you can’t do it” law. Howzabout instead of these bums passing new laws, they spend their time culling existing laws from the books. That would keep them busy, even productive, and off our backs. Asking for a friend. Nice job as usual, John Stossel. 👍🏼

[@zaguar3153]

Sounds like some Louisiana bureaucrats should be concerned about their own "worthiness" - if they can't smooth the way for a highly skilled special needs provider like Ursula Newell-Davis, what good are they?

[@HaIsKuL]

It's not even a matter of ability, certification, or safety. They determine you're not "needed" simply because of the paperwork they themselves have created for your line of work.

[@LDuke-pc7kq]

If you do not take care of these kids and support their parents with new tools in the beginning, these kids will end up being adults that can't join the work force and many times force parents to also drop out to take care of their disabled children. This should not even be on the table to cut funding from and very sad. Hope you win Ms. Ursula! Thank you for your fight for justice and proper education!

[@Joshua_Hammer.777]

God bless I'm glad to see stossel remain a true journalist

[@JonathanSchattke]

government certificate of need laws are ALWAYS a ploy by the existing licensed people to maintain high prices.

[@moaxcp]

We have infinite wants and needs! Voluntary trade provides the best way to supply those needs. These regulations are not needed.

[@ethansommer2882]

Dear John - Your work is very important! Please keep them coming. Free to Choose!

[@john172867]

Hey Ursula... Keep doing what you're doing anyway you can. The good Lord is watching and He will provide!

[@dsmith5236]

The real truth is they didn’t offer the licensing workers a kickback everyone in the business knows that

[@RezaQin]

Sounds like these regulators aren't needed.

[@thatguy9088]

John Stossel, a man I don't always agree with, yet whom has my respect.

[@gregwaldrop3810]

Ursula and Mr. Stossel are needed. Louisiana is run by the “well intended arugula and tofu crowd.”

[@blessedwithchallenges9917]

I need me. I need to provide a job - for me. That should be enough need in order for me to work. If my work isn't needed, I will (by economic law) have to do something else.

[@ronoliver4351]

Doesn’t make their job harder it makes it harder for them to be corrupt that’s the reason why. And you could say this about every regulation on the books Damn near

[@timg2088]

As I lifelong resident of Louisiana, I feel your pain! Its better than it was, but it's still a long way to go...

[@jamesford2942]

We the people deserve better than that. Since the "regulators" can't be bothered with it people should just open in regulated. This of course will get them to do something, they will shut you down, fine you put liens against your property, etc. Thank you John for bringing this to light, hopefully enough people see it to get something done like reduced the government overreach. This is just wrong and needs to be delt with.

[@ChickVicious237]

There's a pattern lately of trying to eliminate and discredit competent programs that actually help people, and promotion of anything that only focuses on the illusion of being helpful. Almost like someone or something wants people to be unsuccessful and vulnerable. Edit - spelling

[@dodieodie498]

Government is too big, and it has become a business unto itself. A business with pretty much guaranteed revenue, so it is mostly immune to normal pressures that affect the rest. I know a lady who has a special needs son. They have a Medicaid waiver which is supposed to provide for respite. But in order to receive respite, she has to find someone in the community who is qualified under the government requirements, and who can give the hours that she needs, when she needs them. Then she has to deal with three different agencies to have that person screened, hired, and paid. There are monthly meeting requirements and yearly goals and a budget that has to be set. All the funds have to be requested and approved. Every hour must be tracked and coded according to Medicaid. The person providing the respite apparently has to meet written goals and keep up with them while they are with the child. What's more, the guidelines and requirements are constantly changing, so that it is just one complication after another. I was shocked to find what a complicated mess it was just so she could get some hours relief. And it means that something that would be fairly inexpensive costs Medicaid (and the tax payers) a hell of a lot more because you are not just paying the individual providing the service, but all the agencies and agents that have to be involved as well, including the crummy people sitting in their offices making up all the policies and hoops for people to jump through. It's nuts.

[@tp03862]

By far one of your best. Lived in LA, with a special needs child. Were on the main “list”. This list had a back log, the waiting for it was like 2 or 3 years. Moved from there and forgot about it. Several years later received an email saying giving us an appointment and when services were going to start. 🤦🏽‍♀️. Yeah I cancelled it.

[@Jesses001]

I would love for the regulators to prove that they are needed. Good luck with that since we can not even get a hold of you! I dealt with someone like Ursula when I was very young. Many people like her actually. They were very useful in allowing me the mental tools needed to adjust. Now as an adult, I am very...well normal...ish, ha. I can hold a job, have friends...in theory, and I am getting married February. Sure, I am getting married in the middle of my life so I was delayed a lot, but I doubt it would be possible for me to have such a relationship if not for the work of the people like Ursula.