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‘Enough is enough’: Steve Hilton’s plan for California DMV

Headline from KESQ Palm Springs, on the newest of 2 developments

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — In a news conference yesterday, Steve Hilton announced a plan to abolish the California Department of Motor Vehicles. "This is step one in our plan to cut the cost of living for Californians," Hilton said.

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  1. Steve Hilton proposes abolishing California DMV, capping registration fees at $73

    Headline from Foxla ·

  2. Newest

    ‘Enough is enough’: Steve Hilton’s plan for California DMV

    Headline from KESQ Palm Springs ·

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  1. Foxla

    Steve Hilton proposes abolishing California DMV, capping registration fees at $73 (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Tired of high DMV fees and long lines? That could soon come to an end under a plan proposed by Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton. Standing outside the West Hollywood DMV office Tuesday, Hilton announced his plan to abolish the DMV as a stand-alone state agency and cut annual vehicle re…

  2. Money Talks News

    GOP Candidate Steve Hilton Announces Plan to Abolish California DMV (opens Money Talks News)

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    Money Talks News's feed description

    The proposal would slash registration revenue by billions, but it leaves unanswered how California would fund roads and protect driver records.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Hilton proposes eliminating DMV, slashing vehicle registration fee if elected governor (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Republican candidate Steve Hilton is vowing to abolish California's DMV and cap annual vehicle registration at $73, reviving memories of Arnold Schwarzenegger's fee reduction.

  4. CalMatters

    Steve Hilton: Abolish the DMV (opens CalMatters)

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    CalMatters's feed description

    Saying “enough is enough,” Steve Hilton said he wants to get rid of the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Rallying in front of a DMV office in West Hollywood on Tuesday, the Trump-endorsed Republican candidate for governor said he wants to abolish the department by transferring its functions …

  5. ABC 30 Fresno

    Steve Hilton pledges to abolish California DMV if elected governor (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    Republican Steve Hilton made a bold pledge to abolish California's Department of Motor Vehicles if elected.

  6. KESQ Palm Springs

    ‘Enough is enough’: Steve Hilton’s plan for California DMV (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — In a news conference yesterday, Steve Hilton announced a plan to abolish the California Department of Motor Vehicles. "This is step one in our plan to cut the cost of living for Californians," Hilton said.

  7. KESQ Palm Springs

    ‘Enough is enough’: Steve Hilton’s plan for California DMV’s (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — In a news conference yesterday, Steve Hilton announced a plan to abolish the California Department of Motor Vehicles. "This is step one in our plan to cut the cost of living for Californians," Hilton said.

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