Originally Posted by BigFlyer

So I now have to get a "Real ID" Driver's license for domestic flights unless I want to carry one of the Federal IDs (passport, GE Card, etc.)

I'm in California, and actually wouldn't mind going to the trouble of getting all of my documentation together and going to a DMV office if they would issue an Enhanced Driver's License - but, California doesn't issue Enhanced Licenses (Enhanced licenses function like passport cards and can be used to cross the land border with Canada and Mexico.)

One would think that as a border state California would issue enhanced licenses.

Any insights as to why Enhanced Driver's Licenses are not available in California (and most states for that matter)?