Law aims to speed up job certification of military spouses SUSAN HAIGH, Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail 3 1of3Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, standing in front of the U.S.S. Nautilus at the Submarine Force Museum in Groton, Conn, speaks Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, about the importance of a new state law that makes it easier for military spouses to obtain state occupational licenses and certification. Steps away from the museum is the U.S. Submarine Base, where there are roughly 9,000 active duty personnel, about 60% to 70% with spouses.Susan Haigh/APShow MoreShow Less 2of3Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signs copies of a bill concerning military spouses. Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, at the Submarine Force Museum in Groton, Conn. The law, which takes effect Oct. 1, makes it easier for spouses of active duty military personnel to obtain state occupational licenses. Some have had to wait months, if not years, to get their license from another state recognized by Connecticut. Standing next to Lamont at the table is Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz. Also attending are state legislators from southeastern Connecticut, and military officers assigned to the U.S. Submarine Base, New London, including Capt. Todd Moore, third from right, commanding officer at the base.Susan Haigh/APShow MoreShow Less