Wasn't sure which thread to put this under, but I flew with a check airman* who recently had a check airman meeting. The subject of the difficulty in hiring new regional pilots came up, and it was made known that management is indeed looking at things like multi crew licenses (in the Unites States).

I'm not sure how much traction management will get on that, but I have to imagine they are applying a lot of force, money, and propaganda on our politicians to repeal the ATP law and/or institute multi crew licenses.

*Yes, I realize the "I heard from a check airman" thing is cliche at best, and I'll accept my fair share of abuse for perpetuating that.