Opinion: The harmful reality of debt-based driver’s license suspensions
By Iris P. Frye
Excerpt:
“When Governor Kay Ivey announced her “Success Plus” plan to grow Alabama’s skilled-labor pipeline by 500,000 workforce-ready employees by 2025, it signaled a critical moment for the future of our great state. And, while we have seen tremendous progress in bringing her vision to life across Alabama, there remains a significant hurdle that could jeopardize the long-term health of our workforce and economy: debt-based driver’s license suspensions. “