Originally Posted by
nkedel
Pretty sure CA is not implementing because of cost, not principle.
Some of the states are having principled people using cost as a basis to push back on the implementation.
Perhaps some of the states have some unprinicpled people using cost as a basis to get more funding for implementation, all in the hopes of getting their own pockets and/or their favorites' pockets lined with more money.
The budget situation of states and the federal government leading to slow-downs/pushback against implementation of REAL ID Act seems to be one of the few silver linings of a messed up government budget deficit and debt situation.