Governor Walker Signs Legislation to Make Alaska Real I.D.-Compliant

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Governor Walker Signs Legislation to Make Alaska Real I.D.-Compliant

FAIRBANKS – Governor Bill Walker Friday signed House Bill 16 into law, allowing the state to begin the process of issuing Real ID-compliant forms of identification. This legislation gives Alaskans the option to obtain federally compliant identification; it is not mandatory. Without the legislation, Alaskans would have been denied entry into most airports, military bases […]

State of Alaska Receives Extension to REAL ID Requirements

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State of Alaska Receives Extension to REAL ID Requirements

ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker received notification from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Tuesday that Alaska has been granted an extension to compliance with the REAL ID Act until June 6, 2017.  Governor Walker requested the extension and informed DHS of his intention to introduce legislation that removes barriers to the REAL ID Act […]