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CBS News
4 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Real ID applications in Minnesota taking over 3 months to process, state says
The highly publicized Real ID deadline has passed, but the system is stuck in Minnesota, and for thousands of residents, the wait is far from over. A spokesperson for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Department of Driver and Vehicle Services, said they continue to receive a high volume of REAL ID applications, and the reason for the backlog is that there are too many applications and not enough staff. In April, more than 100,000 applications were submitted, with 76,000 more in May. Only 24 workers statewide are processing the documents. Right now, the processing time is more than 90 days. "If this is the direction they are going for IDs, just going forward, they need to kind of get the process down a little faster," said Mariah Scarle. Scarle applied two months ago and is still empty-handed. For Chey Eisenman, the wait has gone from inconvenient to nearly impossible. Eisenman runs a limousine business and often drives clients to and from the airport. She's now more than 100 days into waiting for her Real ID. The delay has been so long that her temporary paper license is now expired. "If it takes much longer, I may go in and do a standard driver's license renewal," Eisenman said. Real ID remains a federal requirement to fly and access secure buildings. Anyone without a Real ID or passport could face extra security checks before their next flight. State officials say they are looking at ways to ease the backlog, and want to remind people the Real ID process takes longer than a standard ID because of added security standards.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Mortgage Applications Rise Even as Key Rate Hits 4-Week High
Mortgage applications in the US increased last week even as the 30-year fixed rate on conforming loa
The Herald
18-07-2025
- The Herald
Number of SAPS trainee applications for 5,500 posts top 900,000
As the closing date approaches, the number of police trainee applications has surpassed 900,000. The SA Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that its Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPDLP) application window will close in less than 24 hours. After the deadline, no further applications will be accepted. The SAPS received more than 67,774 applications within the first 24 hours of opening the application window. Police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe said by Thursday, they had received more than 927,000 applications. She said female applicants continue to lead in terms of numbers, with 527,673 young women having submitted applications so far. Male applicants have submitted 400,204 applications thus far. 'Gauteng has brought in the most number of applications with more than 240,000, followed by KZN with more than 179,000. Limpopo is sitting at more than 102,000, with the Eastern Cape at more than 93,000 and Mpumalanga at more than 89,000. The Western Cape is sitting at number six in terms of the most applications received with more than 76,000, followed by the Free State with more than 64,000. North West is second last with more than 57,000 applications and the Northern Cape with more than 22,000 bringing in the least number of applications ,' Mathe said. She said 261,255 applicants have valid drivers' licences. 'It should be noted that not everyone will make it to the selection process due to limited space availability on the training programme with only 5,500 spaces available,' she said. She said successful candidates would be called to undergo various assessments, including psychometric and integrity, physical and medical evaluations and interviews. TimesLIVE
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Application for Class B liquor license in Green Bay open upon release
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – A release from the office of Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich announced that a Class B liquor license is being released into the available pool, with applications being accepted soon. According to the release, City Council action led to the decision. Once the license is officially released, the City Clerk's Office will start accepting completed applications on Wednesday, July 16, at 7:30 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Greater Green Bay Chamber reveals new brand identity to improve engagement, awareness The Clerk will assign numbers and accept the first completed application received. The following fees apply: $50 due upon submission $550 due when the license is ready to be issued Applies to Class B liquor and Class B beer combination Applicants who already have a Class B beer license would only need to get the liquor license. According to the release, the applications will take about 2-3 weeks to process from submission. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources seeking volunteers to teach next generation of hunters A provisional license is available for $15 while a regular application is being processed. Click the following link to learn more and find application forms. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Bloomberg
17-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
US Initial Jobless Claims Decline for a Fifth Straight Week
Applications for US unemployment benefits declined for a fifth straight week to the lowest level since mid-April, showing a resilient job market. First-time jobless claims decreased by 7,000 to 221,000 in the week ended July 12. The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for 233,000 applications.
