Jimmy Higdon
Jimmy Higdon is a Republican state senator from Kentucky who recently made headlines by requesting an extension for the enforcement of the REAL ID Act's requirements, highlighting ongoing concerns about compliance and the ability of state agencies to handle the transition.
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Sen. Jimmy Higdon discusses some citizens delaying and opting out of getting the REAL ID as the deadline approaches.
MORNING GLORY: 'REAL ID' is coming for you
United States· 2025-05-06
A group of state lawmakers led by Senate Transportation Committee Chair Jimmy Higdon urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to delay the REAL ID enforcement date.
REAL ID draws new attention to America's contentious relationship with the DMVUnited States· 2025-05-02
Kentucky state Sen. Jimmy Higdon spoke with Fox News Digital about his concerns with his state's rollout of REAL ID.
REAL ID rollout next week could trigger national headache: Republican lawmakerUnited States· 2025-04-28
Higdon said, 'This simple request is to protect Kentuckians from bureaucratic burdens.'
REAL ID: States request more time, question rollout days before deadlineUnited States· 2025-04-28
Jimmy Higdon, a Kentucky Republican state senator, wrote to DHS asking for an extension on REAL ID enforcement.
REAL ID sees full compliance, but in the past, several states objectedUnited States· 2025-04-25
