Commentary: Military spouse licensing act a big win for South Carolina
Mary Graham We wanted to expand on an item in the Dec. 6 Post and Courier regarding the law that Gov. Henry McMaster signed concerning military spouses, which will have a significant effect on our military communities in South Carolina. The Armed Service Members and Spouses Professional and Occupational Licensing Act has-far reaching impact, much beyond the help it provides our state during the COVID-19 pandemic by allowing newly relocated nurses to start practicing quickly. The act was a priority for the armed services. About 20% of military spouses who are in professions requiring l...