Real ID
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2025
Maine lawmakers want state to stop issuing Real ID cards
Rep. Laurel Libby said her bill to end the Real ID program in Maine is one of several being submitted nationwide in hopes of convincing President-elect Donald Trump and Congress to end the controversial requirement.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2022
In Maine and nationwide, Real ID requirement for air travel is delayed – again
The Department of Homeland Security has pushed back the date for requiring federally approved IDs to May 2025.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2022
Real ID requirement for air travel delayed – again
Before Monday's announcement, implementation had been scheduled to take effect May next year.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2022
With federal deadline just 6 months away, more Mainers are looking for a Real ID
Starting in May, a standard Maine driver's license won't be accepted at airport security gates. The state is bracing for a flood of applications for the new federally compliant identification.