The USA4 Military Families initiative seeks to engage and educate state policymakers, not-for-profit associations, concerned business interests, and other state leaders about the needs of Military members and their families, particularly as those needs intersect with state public policy. Through state/military partnerships, DoD seeks to develop relationships with states, work with them to remove unnecessary barriers, and significantly improve the quality of life for military families.
State Stories
In-State Tuition at SC Universities for Military By Military.com
(Posted on Tuesday, September 02, 2008)
Military dependents attending a state college will maintain their in-state tuition break even if the Service member is transferred out of the Palmetto State, under a law signed by the governor Wednesday.
Military Families Claim Education Victory By National Military Family Association
(Posted on Tuesday, September 02, 2008)
Tenth State Signs on to Educational Compact! Military families won an enormous victory last week when Delaware became the tenth critical state to adopt The Interstate Compact for Educational Opportunity for Military Children. The first state to adopt the compact was Kansas exactly three months ago in April. Since then, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Oklahoma have all signed on to the compact. The compact is now activated in these 10 states that have adopted it, and for other states that subsequently join.New State Law Eases School Moves for Military Families By WRAL.com
(Posted on Tuesday, September 02, 2008)
North Carolina on Thursday joined a group of 10 states that have a uniform standard for educating students from military families. In a ceremony at E.E. Miller Elementary School, Gov. Mike Easley signed Senate Bill 1541 into law, allowing the state to become part of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
Tax Credits For Helping Arizona's Troops and Families By Arizona Department of Veterans' Services
(Posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2008)
The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (AZDVS) announces that beginning this year, every person who files an Arizona State income tax return has the opportunity to receive a tax credit for contributing to the Military Family Relief Fund.Admiral Encourages Lawmakers to Enact Educational Compact for Military Children By Navy.mil
(Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007)
The admiral who commands all naval installations in the southwestern United States encouraged state legislators to enact an interstate educational compact for military children, Dec. 6.Four More States Offer Benefits to Spouses Forced to Quit Jobs By Army Times
(Posted on Monday, November 05, 2007)
New Jersey, Arkansas, South Carolina and Connecticut have joined the list of states that now allow military spouses to collect unemployment compensation when they must quit their jobs to follow their Service members to new duty stations.
Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Slew Of Bills To Help Military Personnel, Veterans By Los Angles Times
(Posted on Friday, October 12, 2007)
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday signed eight bills to help California veterans, military personnel and their families, including educational benefits and protections from predatory lenders.Governor Easly Announces $1 Million to Support Military Personnel and Their Families By USA4 Military Families Staff
(Posted on Thursday, October 04, 2007)
Gov. Mike Easley today announced he will distribute $1 million to the seven military bases and installations in North Carolina.
