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That other state license?
http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2015/02/alabama_drivers_license_fees_i.html#incart_riverIt's good to live in a deep red state -- at least taxes will be lower, right (regardless of loss of government services)?
Oh, no!
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency raised the rate on renewal operational driver's licenses by 54 percent. The new rate went into effect Monday.
Renewing your driver's license -- which is good for four years -- now costs $36.25. Previously, the rate was $23.50 for four years.
The rate hike stands out even more when compared with Alabama's neighboring states.
•Georgia: $20 renewal for five years.
•Mississippi: $24 renewal for four years.
•Tennessee: $19.50 renewal for five years.
•Florida: $48 renewal for eight years.
Renewing your driver's license -- which is good for four years -- now costs $36.25. Previously, the rate was $23.50 for four years.
The rate hike stands out even more when compared with Alabama's neighboring states.
•Georgia: $20 renewal for five years.
•Mississippi: $24 renewal for four years.
•Tennessee: $19.50 renewal for five years.
•Florida: $48 renewal for eight years.
But don't worry, service won't improve and everyone will just whine about the government. All part of the Republican master plan.