Military spouses

The law’s backers say it will cut red tape so spouses can continue their careers without interruption. But it’s not clear yet exactly how the law will work or how states will comply.

Spouses who work in professions that require state licenses often hit roadblocks when they move to a new state. A few states are trying to streamline the licensing process.

When military families move, the careers of service members' spouses may grind to a halt because they lack a professional license in their new state.…

Military families move a lot, and that makes it hard for service members’ spouses to hold steady jobs. About half of military spouses are either…